# weak vs weaker

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### weak
*adjective · IPA /wiːk/ · frequency rank #2,237*
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

### weaker
*adjective · IPA /ˈwiːkə/ · frequency rank #8,503*
comparative form of weak: more weak

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