# blast vs blot

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### blast
*noun · IPA /blɑːst/ · frequency rank #4,140*
A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).

### blot
*noun · IPA /blɒt/ · frequency rank #27,745*
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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