# dank vs deck

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dank
*adjective · IPA /ˈdæŋk/ · frequency rank #20,602*
Dark, damp and humid.

### deck
*noun · IPA /ˈdɛk/ · frequency rank #3,552*
Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/dank-vs-deck