What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
emboss
Example
The company logo was embossed on the cover of the notebook. [embossed: past participle]
Example
She used an embossing tool to create a raised design on the wedding invitations. [embossing: gerund]
stamp
Example
He stamped his passport at the immigration counter. [stamped: past tense]
Example
She used a rubber stamp to mark the date on the letter. [stamp: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stamp is more commonly used than emboss in everyday language. Stamp is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while emboss is less common and refers to a specific technique of creating a raised design on a surface.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between emboss and stamp?
Both emboss and stamp can be used in formal and informal contexts, but stamp is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of situations.
