# compass vs compost

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### compass
*noun · IPA /ˈkʌmpəs/ · frequency rank #10,517*
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

### compost
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒmpɒst/ · frequency rank #22,041*
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.

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