# teetering vs tendering

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### teetering
*noun · frequency rank #49,670*
A precarious motion or situation, risking a fall or collapse.

### tendering
*noun · frequency rank #43,956*
The offering of a tender, or bid.

## Source
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