# mask vs matt

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mask
*noun · IPA /mɑːsk/ · frequency rank #4,251*
A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.

### matt
*adjective · frequency rank #2,744*
Alternative spelling of matte.

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