# vain vs valid

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### vain
*adjective · IPA /veɪn/ · frequency rank #10,632*
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.

### valid
*adjective · IPA /ˈvælɪd/ · frequency rank #3,792*
Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.

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