# Wiles vs wilted

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Wiles
*name · frequency rank #41,472*
A surname transferred from the nickname. A patronymic form of Wile.

### wilted
*adjective · frequency rank #47,423*
Drooping, typically due to lack of water.

## Source
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