# tray vs treaty

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tray
*noun · IPA /tɹeɪ/ · frequency rank #10,467*
A small, typically rectangular or round, flat, and rigid object upon which things are carried.

### treaty
*noun · IPA /ˈtɹiːti/ · frequency rank #4,277*
A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.

## Source
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