# vain vs VAR

> 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.

### VAR
*noun · frequency rank #12,164*
Initialism of value-added reseller: A business that re-sells goods, especially with some additional service, such as selection assistance, installation, or support.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/vain-vs-var