# pointer vs potter

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pointer
*noun · IPA /ˈpɔɪn.tə/ · frequency rank #12,657*
Anything that points or is used for pointing.

### potter
*noun · IPA /ˈpɒtə/ · frequency rank #5,999*
One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.

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