Stint-Stent | Commonly Confused Words

Stint

/stɪnt/

A period or spell of doing a specific job or activity.

/stɛnt/

A small tube inserted into a vessel or passage to keep it open.

This word has no antonyms

Stint refers to a period of time spent doing something, while stent is a medical term for a device used to keep a passageway open.
The letters tin in stint can remind you of time, indicating a duration or period.
The e in stent can remind you of medical equipment, which relates to its use in healthcare.
Both words sound similar, but remember that stent is something tangible, often used surgically.
The context of usage usually makes clear which word is appropriate — stint is used more flexibly, often in occupational scenarios.