“Swat” or “Swot”—Which to use?

“Swat” or “Swot”

Overview

swat / swot 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. 👇

Definitions

swat: (noun) a sharp blow. (verb) hit swiftly with a violent blow.

swot: (noun) an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious.

Pronunciation

swat: s·w·AA·t

swot: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “swat”

…"The Dark Side of the SWAT Kats", her equivalent in a…
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron is…
…for the birth of the SWAT Kats.
…Ann had also warned the SWAT Kats (Razor and T-Bone) of…
…reveal the identities of the SWAT Kats in exchange for their…
…Horror", where he helped the SWAT Kats along with Ann Gora.
His catchphrases are "SWAT Kats!
…but older member of the SWAT Kats, who is a confident…
…the main arch-enemy of the SWAT Kats.
…has any respect for the SWAT Kats.

Examples of “swot”

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