# weak vs wears

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### wears
*noun · IPA /wɛəz/ · frequency rank #6,316*
plural of wear

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