What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deprive
Example
The pandemic has deprived many people of their jobs. [deprived: past participle]
Example
The government cannot deprive citizens of their basic rights. [deprive: verb]
rob
Example
The bank was robbed last night. [robbed: past tense]
Example
Someone robbed my purse while I was shopping. [rob: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Deprive is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal or academic writing, while rob is more commonly used in everyday language and news reports.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between deprive and rob?
Deprive is generally considered more formal than rob, which is often associated with criminal activity and informal language.
