What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cuts
Example
She cuts the vegetables into small pieces for the soup. [cuts: verb]
Example
The company made cuts to their workforce due to financial difficulties. [cuts: noun]
Example
He got a cut on his finger while chopping the onions. [cut: noun]
chop
Example
He chopped the wood into small pieces for the fire. [chopped: past tense]
Example
The recipe calls for chopped onions and garlic. [chopped: adjective]
Example
She gave the board a chop with the knife to separate it into two pieces. [chop: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cuts is more commonly used than chops in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts beyond cooking.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between cuts and chop?
Both cuts and chops can be used in formal and informal contexts, but cuts may be more versatile due to its wider range of meanings.
