# thread vs treat

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### thread
*noun · IPA /θɹɛd/ · frequency rank #3,399*
A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.

### treat
*verb · IPA /tɹiːt/ · frequency rank #1,844*
To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

## Source
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