What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deport
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants back to their home country. [deport: verb]
Example
The prisoner was deported to another facility for security reasons. [deported: past tense]
evict
Example
The landlord had to evict the tenant for not paying rent for several months. [evict: verb]
Example
The protesters were evicted from the park by the police. [evicted: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Evict is more commonly used than deport in everyday language, especially in the context of property or tenancy law. Deport is less common and is usually used in formal or legal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between deport and evict?
Both deport and evict can be used in formal or legal contexts, but deport is more formal and is usually associated with government or legal proceedings.
