# caw vs chat

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### caw
*noun · IPA /kɔː/ · frequency rank #48,655*
The harsh cry of a crow.

### chat
*verb · IPA /ˈt͡ʃæt/ · frequency rank #2,616*
To be engaged in informal conversation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-02.
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