What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dimple
Example
She has a charming dimple on her left cheek when she smiles. [dimple: noun]
Example
He dimpled his chin and grinned at her. [dimpled: verb]
pit
Example
The miners dug a pit to extract coal from the earth. [pit: noun]
Example
The peach was sweet but had a pit in the center. [pit: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pit is more commonly used than dimple in everyday language due to its versatility and wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dimple and pit?
Both dimple and pit are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
