# pocket vs pokes

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pocket
*noun · IPA /ˈpɒk.ɪt/ · frequency rank #3,123*
A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.

### pokes
*verb · IPA /pəʊks/ · frequency rank #32,127*
third-person singular simple present indicative of poke

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