What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
coiled
Example
The rope was tightly coiled on the ground. [coiled: adjective]
Example
She coiled her hair into a bun for the party. [coiled: verb]
spiraled
Example
The airplane spiraled down towards the landing strip. [spiraled: verb]
Example
The cost of living has spiraled out of control in the city. [spiraled: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Coiled and spiraled are both used in everyday language, but coiled is more commonly used to describe physical objects or actions with a spiral shape, while spiraled is more commonly used to describe movement or processes that follow a spiral pattern.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between coiled and spiraled?
Both coiled and spiraled can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, coiled is more commonly associated with technical or scientific descriptions, while spiraled can be used in a wider range of contexts.
