What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
anaesthetized
Example
The patient was anaesthetized before the surgery. [anaesthetized: past participle]
Example
The dentist anaesthetized my gums before filling the cavity. [anaesthetized: verb]
anesthetized
Example
The patient was anesthetized before the surgery. [anesthetized: past participle]
Example
The dentist anesthetized my gums before filling the cavity. [anesthetized: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Anesthetized is more commonly used than anaesthetized in American English, while anaesthetized is more commonly used in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between anaesthetized and anesthetized?
Both anaesthetized and anesthetized are formal words that are typically used in medical contexts. However, anesthetized may be slightly more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts in American English.
