# tanker vs tasker

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tanker
*noun · IPA /ˈtæŋkə/ · frequency rank #16,365*
A tankship, a vessel used to transport large quantities of fluid.

### tasker
*noun · frequency rank #45,693*
One who imposes a task.

## Source
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