# vase vs vile

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### vase
*noun · IPA /vɑːz/ · frequency rank #14,245*
An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.

### vile
*adjective · IPA /vaɪ(ə)l/ · frequency rank #12,713*
Morally low; base; despicable.

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