# dart vs dot

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dart
*noun · IPA /dɑːt/ · frequency rank #14,505*
A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; for example, a short lance or javelin.

### dot
*noun · IPA /dɒt/ · frequency rank #6,564*
A small, round spot.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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