What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exertion
Example
The athlete's exertion during the race was evident in his heavy breathing. [exertion: noun]
Example
She exerted herself to lift the heavy box onto the shelf. [exerted: verb]
toil
Example
The farmers toiled in the fields all day under the hot sun. [toiled: verb]
Example
The writer's toil on the novel paid off with its publication. [toil: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Toil is more commonly used than exertion in everyday language, especially in the context of work or labor. Exertion is more commonly used in the context of physical activity or exercise.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between exertion and toil?
Both exertion and toil are formal words, but toil may be considered slightly more formal due to its association with work and labor.
