What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
creaked
Example
The old wooden stairs creaked under his weight. [creaked: past tense]
Example
The door creaked open slowly, revealing a dark room. [creaked: verb]
squeaked
Example
The mouse squeaked as it scurried across the kitchen floor. [squeaked: past tense]
Example
The old bike squeaked loudly as he rode it down the street. [squeaked: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Creaked is more commonly used than squeaked in everyday language. Creaked is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while squeaked is less common and has more specific usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between creaked and squeaked?
Both creaked and squeaked are informal words that are suitable for casual conversations or creative writing. Neither word is considered particularly formal or academic.
