# stricter vs stringer

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### stricter
*adjective · frequency rank #21,673*
comparative form of strict: more strict

### stringer
*noun · IPA /stɹɪŋə/ · frequency rank #27,663*
Someone who threads something; one who makes or provides strings, especially for bows.

## Source
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