# weep vs whet

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### weep
*verb · IPA /wiːp/ · frequency rank #17,992*
To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy.

### whet
*verb · IPA /ˈwɛt/ · frequency rank #46,265*
To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

## Source
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