# motor vs mott

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### motor
*noun · IPA /ˈməʊtə/ · frequency rank #2,844*
A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

### mott
*noun · frequency rank #29,004*
A copse or small grove of trees, especially live oak or elm.

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