Which to use
“Dock” and “Doms” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,364
- “Dock” frequency rank
- #37,455
- “Doms” frequency rank
- 63819
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dock | Doms |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Becken oder schwimmender Hohlkörper aus Stahl zur Trockenlegung von Schiffen, an denen Außenarbeiten erforderlich sind | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Dom |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Dock and Doms apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Dock ([dɔk]) and Doms ([doːms]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 63819, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Dock is recorded at frequency rank #26,364, classified as anoun, pronounced [dɔk]. Doms is at rank #37,455, tagged as anoun, pronounced [doːms].
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 63819, this pair ranks #663,205 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Dock vs Doms
Shared letters: do. Private to "Dock": ck. Private to "Doms": ms.
"Dock" · 4 letters · shape CVCC · "Doms" · 4 letters · shape CVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Dock" and "Doms" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Dock" or "Doms"?
Remembering Dock vs Doms
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Dock” entry
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