Which to use
“Deck” and “Docks” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,877
- “Deck” frequency rank
- #49,588
- “Docks” frequency rank
- 59465
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Deck | Docks |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Plattform über einem Schiffsraum, auch der Raum zwischen zwei Decks | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Dock |
Where the eye mixes Deck and Docks
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 3 letters in sequence.
Visual trap between Deck and Docks
A purely visual mix-up. Deck ([dɛk]) and Docks ([dɔks]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 59465, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Deck is recorded at frequency rank #9,877, classified as anoun, pronounced [dɛk]. Docks is at rank #49,588, tagged as anoun, pronounced [dɔks].
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 59465, this pair ranks #823,534 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Deck vs Docks
Shared letters: cdk. Private to "Deck": e. Private to "Docks": os.
"Deck" · 4 letters · shape CVCC · "Docks" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Do "Deck" and "Docks" mean the same thing in a sentence?
Which is more common, "Deck" or "Docks"?
What to do next
Pronunciation already separates them, if the page still looks alike, the dictionary links below settle it.
- Full dictionary entry for "Deck" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "Docks" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #823,534 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "Deck" and "Docks" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "Docks vs Docs". Nearby pair
- Recorded mistypes exist for at least one side of this pair, useful when a spell-checker or OCR lands on the wrong form. See mistypes
Confusion rank #823,534 of 2,006,359 scored German pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.