# suspended vs suspenders

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### suspended
*adjective · IPA /səˈspɛndɪd/ · frequency rank #4,193*
Caused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed.

### suspenders
*noun · IPA /səˈspɛndɚz/ · frequency rank #40,040*
A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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