# tuber vs tutor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tuber
*noun · IPA /ˈtjuːbə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #45,137*
A fleshy, thickened underground stem of a plant, usually containing stored starch, for example a potato or arrowroot.

### tutor
*noun · IPA /ˈtutɚ/ · frequency rank #11,817*
One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

## Source
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