# patch vs path

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### patch
*noun · IPA /pæt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #5,149*
A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.

### path
*noun · IPA /pɑːθ/ · frequency rank #2,006*
A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.

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