What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
feel
Example
I feel happy today. [feel: verb]
Example
She has a good feel for the situation. [feel: noun]
Example
The fabric feels soft to the touch. [feel: verb]
experience
Example
I had a great experience at the concert last night. [experience: noun]
Example
He has years of experience in the field. [experience: noun]
Example
I experienced a sense of calmness while walking in the park. [experienced: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Feel is more commonly used than experience in everyday language, especially as a verb. However, experience is more common in formal writing or professional contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between feel and experience?
Experience is generally considered more formal than feel, and it is often used in academic or professional settings to describe a person's qualifications or expertise.
