What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
conjugate
Example
I conjugate the verb 'to be' in the present tense as 'am, is, are.' [conjugate: verb]
Example
She is conjugating the verb 'to run' in the past tense. [conjugating: gerund or present participle]
decline
Example
The noun 'child' declines as 'child, children' in the singular and plural forms respectively. [declines: verb]
Example
He is declining the pronoun 'she' to show possession as 'her.' [declining: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Conjugate is more commonly used than decline in language learning and teaching contexts. Decline is more commonly used in linguistics and grammar analysis.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between conjugate and decline?
Both conjugate and decline are formal terms used in linguistic and academic contexts. They are less common in everyday conversation and writing.
