What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disbanded
Example
The company disbanded after years of financial struggles. [disbanded: verb]
Example
The band disbanded after their lead singer left. [disbanded: past tense]
dissolve
Example
The partnership was dissolved after a disagreement over finances. [dissolved: past participle]
Example
The sugar dissolved in the hot water. [dissolved: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disbanded and dissolve are both less common words in everyday language and are more likely to be used in specific contexts such as legal or business settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disbanded and dissolve?
Dissolve is more formal than disband and is often used in legal or business contexts, while disband is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
