# sweeps vs sweets

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sweeps
*noun · frequency rank #18,709*
The Nielsen ratings used to measure television show viewership several times a year.

### sweets
*noun · frequency rank #12,691*
Confectionery, candy.

## Source
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