# wood vs woods

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wood
*noun · IPA /wʊd/ · frequency rank #1,743*
The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.

### woods
*noun · IPA /wʊdz/ · frequency rank #3,345*
plural of wood

## Source
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