# tasting vs toasting

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tasting
*noun · IPA /ˈteɪstɪŋ/ · frequency rank #12,151*
A small amount of food or drink.

### toasting
*noun · frequency rank #42,454*
The action of making a toast (celebratory call to drink).

## Source
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