What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fileted
Example
The chef fileted the salmon before grilling it. [fileted: verb]
Example
I prefer to buy fileted fish so I don't have to worry about the bones. [fileted: adjective]
boned
Example
She boned the chicken before roasting it. [boned: verb]
Example
The butcher gave me a boned leg of lamb. [boned: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Boned is more commonly used than fileted in everyday language. Boned is a versatile term used in various contexts, while fileted is less common and more specific to fish.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fileted and boned?
Both fileted and boned are neutral terms that can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
