“Cot” or “Khat”

cot / khat are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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cot k·AA·t

nouna small bed that folds up for storage or transport.

khat k·AA·t

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

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“cot”

…of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of…
…threw up blood on a cot.
…the memorial wall in Tyne Cot.
…he’d go back to the cot and puke more blood....He was…
He lay on the cot and he puked blood.

“khat”

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