What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fessing
Example
I have to fess up, I ate the last slice of pizza. [fess: verb]
Example
He was fessing to his friends about his crush on the new girl. [fessing: gerund or present participle]
confessing
Example
The suspect finally confessed to the crime after hours of interrogation. [confessed: past tense]
Example
She was confessing her love to him, hoping he felt the same way. [confessing: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Confessing is more commonly used than fessing in formal or serious contexts, while fessing is more commonly used in informal or everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between fessing and confessing?
Confessing is generally considered more formal than fessing, which is often used in informal or everyday language.
