What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
detail
Example
The artist paid attention to every detail in the painting. [detail: noun]
Example
Could you please detail the steps for me? [detail: verb]
feature
Example
The new car model has a lot of exciting features. [feature: noun]
Example
The article featured an interview with the author. [featured: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Feature is more commonly used than detail in everyday language, especially in marketing and advertising contexts. However, detail is still an important word in technical and academic writing.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between detail and feature?
Detail is often associated with a formal and precise tone, while feature can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the context and purpose.
