Which to use
“sme” is a verb and “sus” is an intj - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #40,334
- “sme” frequency rank
- #7,578
- “sus” frequency rank
- 47912
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | sme | sus |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | primeira pessoa do plural do futuro do indicativo do verbo byť | interjeição que demonstra impaciência (século XVI) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set sme and sus apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: sme is averb and susanintj. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 47912, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
sme is recorded at frequency rank #40,334, classified as averb. sus is at rank #7,578, tagged as anintj.
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 47912, this pair ranks #17,301 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of sme vs sus
Shared letters: s. Private to "sme": em. Private to "sus": u.
"sme" · 3 letters · shape CCV · "sus" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "sme" and "sus" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "sme" or "sus"?
Remembering sme vs sus
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “sme”; for an intj, it's “sus”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “sme” entry
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