# terry vs try

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### terry
*noun · IPA /ˈtɛɹi/ · frequency rank #4,806*
A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.

### try
*verb · IPA /tɹaɪ/ · frequency rank #299*
To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

## Source
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