Which to use
“mem” is a noun and “mete” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #44,311
- “mem” frequency rank
- #4,923
- “mete” frequency rank
- 49234
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | mem | mete |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Decimotercera letra del alfabeto hebreo | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de meter o de meterse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set mem and mete apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: mem is [ˈmẽm] while mete is [ˈmet̪e]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 49234, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
mem is recorded at frequency rank #44,311, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈmẽm]. mete is at rank #4,923, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈmet̪e].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 49234, this pair ranks #109,980 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of mem vs mete
Shared letters: em. Private to "mem": -. Private to "mete": t.
"mem" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "mete" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- mete ← emte · mette · mmete · mtee
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "mem" and "mete" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "mem" or "mete"?
Remembering mem vs mete
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “mem”; for a verb, it's “mete”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “mem” entry
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