What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
enveloped
Example
The city was enveloped in a thick fog. [enveloped: past tense]
Example
She felt enveloped by the warmth of the sun on her skin. [enveloped: verb]
enclose
Example
Please enclose your resume with the job application. [enclose: verb]
Example
The fence enclosed the garden to keep out animals. [enclosed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Enclose is more commonly used than enveloped in everyday language. Enclose is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while enveloped is less common and often used in figurative or poetic language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between enveloped and enclose?
Both enveloped and enclose are formal words that can be used in various formality levels, depending on the context and tone of the sentence.
