What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
confine
Example
The dog was confined to the backyard. [confined: past tense]
Example
The patient was confined to bed rest for a week. [confined: adjective]
enclose
Example
Please enclose your resume with your job application. [enclose: verb]
Example
The garden was enclosed by a white picket fence. [enclosed: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Enclose is more commonly used than confine in everyday language. Enclose is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while confine is less common and often has negative connotations.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between confine and enclose?
Both confine and enclose can be used in formal or informal contexts, but enclose is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of situations.
