# deal vs deck

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### deal
*noun · IPA /diːl/ · frequency rank #477*
A division, a portion, a share, a part, a piece.

### 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/deal-vs-deck