# time vs tyre

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### time
*noun · IPA /taɪm/ · frequency rank #60*
The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.

### tyre
*noun · IPA /taɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #14,860*
The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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