Faze vs. Phase 

"Faze" vs. "Phase" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

They are homophones. However, 'phase' refers to a level in a process. It is part of a whole, while, 'faze' indicates hurting someone.

Differences

'phase' refers to a specific stage or level in a process, whereas, 'faze' refers to irritating someone. Look at the examples below:

Example

I could sense that Hannah was fazed by his frequent nagging.

My therapist says I'm going through a phase.

Similarities

These words only have similar pronunciations.

Are They Interchangeable?

'Phase' refers to a stage in a process, while, 'faze' is about hurting someone. So, we cannot use them instead of the other. Compare:

Example

✓ They say that letting go of a toxic relationship has different phases.

X They say that letting go of a toxic relationship has different fazes.

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