# scotch vs scratch

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### scotch
*noun · IPA /skɒt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #11,456*
A surface cut or abrasion.

### scratch
*verb · IPA /skɹæt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #5,547*
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

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