What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
divet
Example
The golf ball landed in a divot on the fairway. [divot: noun]
Example
The car's tire left a divot in the soft mud. [divot: noun]
pit
Example
The miners dug a pit to extract coal from the earth. [pit: noun]
Example
The apple had a pit in the center. [pit: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pit is more commonly used than divot in everyday language. Pit is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, while divot is less common and often used in specific contexts, such as golf.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between divet and pit?
Both divot and pit are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
