# wed vs wedge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wed
*verb · IPA /ˈwɛd/ · frequency rank #11,997*
To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

### wedge
*noun · IPA /wɛd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #12,715*
One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.

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