# valley vs value

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### valley
*noun · IPA /ˈvæli/ · frequency rank #1,974*
An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.

### value
*noun · IPA /ˈvæl.juː/ · frequency rank #745*
The quality that renders something desirable or valuable; worth.

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