# taking vs trying

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### taking
*adjective · IPA /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ · frequency rank #406*
Alluring; attractive.

### trying
*adjective · IPA /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ · frequency rank #322*
Difficult to endure; arduous.

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