# unique vs uniquely

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### unique
*adjective · IPA /juːˈniːk/ · frequency rank #1,845*
Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.

### uniquely
*adverb · IPA /juːˈniːk.li/ · frequency rank #14,242*
In a unique manner.

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