# wad vs wrap

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wad
*noun · IPA /wɒd/ · frequency rank #27,022*
An amorphous, compact mass.

### wrap
*verb · IPA /ɹæp/ · frequency rank #5,179*
To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

## Source
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