What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
figs
Example
I love eating fresh figs in the summertime. [figs: noun]
Example
The recipe calls for chopped figs as a topping. [figs: noun]
fruit
Example
I like to eat fruit for breakfast every day. [fruit: noun]
Example
The farmer's market has a great selection of fresh fruits. [fruits: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fruit is a much more common word than figs and is used in a wide variety of contexts. Figs are less commonly used and may be more specific to certain culinary or cultural contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between figs and fruit?
Both figs and fruit are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
