# poison vs potion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### poison
*noun · IPA /ˈpɔɪ.zən/ · frequency rank #6,282*
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.

### potion
*noun · IPA /ˈpəʊ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #19,169*
A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

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