# swatch vs switch

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### swatch
*noun · IPA /swɒtʃ/ · frequency rank #36,771*
A piece, pattern, or sample, generally of cloth or a similar material.

### switch
*noun · IPA /swɪt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #2,504*
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.

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