What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
analog
Example
Vinyl records are an example of analog technology. [analog: adjective]
Example
The radio station still broadcasts in analog format. [analog: noun]
analogue
Example
The old camera used analogue film. [analogue: adjective]
Example
The sound quality of analogue recordings is often considered warmer than digital. [analogue: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Analog is more commonly used in American English, while analogue is more commonly used in British English. However, both words are used interchangeably in technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between analog and analogue?
Both analog and analogue are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
