What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
expedient
Example
It may not be the most ethical solution, but it is the most expedient one. [expedient: adjective]
Example
The company chose to take an expedient approach to cut costs. [expedient: noun]
useful
Example
This book is very useful for learning new vocabulary. [useful: adjective]
Example
The calculator is a useful tool for solving math problems. [useful: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Useful is more commonly used in everyday language, while expedient is less common and more formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between expedient and useful?
Expedient is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, while useful is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
