# warhead vs warned

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### warhead
*noun · frequency rank #28,083*
The part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage.

### warned
*verb · IPA /wɔɹnd/ · frequency rank #5,380*
simple past and past participle of warn

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