What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
clopping
Example
We could hear the clopping of the horse's hooves as it approached. [clopping: noun]
Example
The horse's hooves clopped along the cobblestone street. [clopped: past tense]
clattering
Example
The dishes fell off the shelf, clattering loudly onto the floor. [clattering: verb]
Example
The pots and pans in the kitchen were clattering as she cooked. [clattering: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Clattering is more commonly used than clopping in everyday language. Clattering can be used to describe various situations involving loud noises, while clopping is more specific to the sound made by a horse's hooves.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between clopping and clattering?
Both clopping and clattering are informal words, suitable for casual conversations or informal writing.
