# standoff vs standout

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### standoff
*noun · IPA /ˈstændɒf/ · frequency rank #24,599*
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.

### standout
*adjective · IPA /ˈstændaʊt/ · frequency rank #20,235*
Exceptional; noteworthy.

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