# spore vs spot

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### spore
*noun · IPA /spɔː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #29,101*
A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.

### spot
*noun · IPA /spɒt/ · frequency rank #1,377*
A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.

## Source
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