What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disembarked
Example
We disembarked from the cruise ship and headed towards the shore. [disembarked: past tense]
Example
The passengers were asked to disembark the plane after it landed. [disembark: verb]
dismount
Example
She gracefully dismounted from her horse after a long ride. [dismounted: past tense]
Example
The worker carefully dismounted the ladder after finishing the job. [dismount: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disembark is more commonly used than dismount in everyday language, especially in official or formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disembarked and dismount?
Disembark is generally considered more formal than dismount, which is more casual and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
