# slant vs SWAT

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### slant
*noun · IPA /ˈslɑːnt/ · frequency rank #23,102*
A slope; an incline, inclination.

### SWAT
*noun · IPA /swɒt/ · frequency rank #15,927*
Acronym of special weapons and tactics, the area of expertise of police officers trained and equipped to neutralize armed or entrenched criminals.

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