# mat vs MS

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mat
*noun · IPA /mæt/ · frequency rank #9,065*
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.

### MS
*name · frequency rank #2,167*
Abbreviation of Mato Grosso do Sul: a state of Brazil.

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