Bunny-Rabbit | Commonly Confused Words

Bunny

/ˈbʌni/

A small rabbit, often used to refer to a young or cute one

/ˈræbət/

A small mammal with long ears and a fluffy tail, known for hopping and living in burrows.

This word has no antonyms

Both bunny and rabbit refer to the same animal, but bunny often has a more playful or affectionate connotation.
Use bunny when talking about Easter or in contexts involving children’s stories or toys.
Rabbit is more formal and commonly used in scientific or adult contexts.
In literature and common speech, bunny often implies a cute, fluffy image, whereas rabbit is more neutral.
Rabbit is the term more commonly used when talking about biology or as a species identifier.