# uptake vs uptime

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### uptake
*noun · IPA /ˈʌpteɪk/ · frequency rank #20,258*
Understanding; comprehension.

### uptime
*noun · frequency rank #38,221*
The period of time a computer has functioned since last requiring a reboot.

## Source
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