# fob vs from

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fob
*noun · IPA /fɒb/ · frequency rank #25,388*
A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold money or valuables, especially a pocket watch.

### from
*preposition · IPA /fɹɒm/ · frequency rank #26*
Used to indicate source or provenance.

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