What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
abduction
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the young girl from her home. [abduction: noun]
Example
The aliens abducted the farmer and took him to their spaceship. [abducted: past tense verb]
capture
Example
The police were able to capture the thief after a long chase. [capture: verb]
Example
The army was able to capture the enemy stronghold after a fierce battle. [capture: verb]
Example
The photographer was able to capture the beauty of the sunset in his pictures. [capture: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Capture is more commonly used than abduction in everyday language, which is more versatile and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between abduction and capture?
Both abduction and capture can be used in formal and informal contexts, but abduction is often associated with a more serious and negative tone, while capture can be used neutrally or even positively depending on the context.
