What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cadged
Example
He always cadged money from his friends and never paid them back. [cadged: past tense]
Example
She's been cadging rides from her coworkers every day this week. [cadging: present participle]
freeload
Example
He always freeloads off his roommates, never buying groceries or helping with chores. [freeloads: verb]
Example
She's been freeloading at her friend's house for months, not paying rent or utilities. [freeloading: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Freeload is more commonly used than cadged in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cadged and freeload?
While cadged is slightly more formal, freeload is more colloquial and informal, making it suitable for casual conversations and informal writing.
