# wilt vs wind

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wilt
*verb · IPA /wɪlt/ · frequency rank #21,980*
To droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower).

### wind
*noun · IPA /ˈwɪnd/ · frequency rank #1,547*
Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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