# dart vs Dr

> 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.

### Dr
*noun · frequency rank #570*
Doctor, a title used before a doctor's name or surname (Dr Jane Doe, Dr Doe)

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/dart-vs-dr