What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flake
Example
The snowflakes were falling gently from the sky. [flake: noun]
Example
He's such a flake, he never shows up on time. [flake: noun]
Example
The paint on the walls was starting to flake off. [flake: verb]
crumb
Example
There were crumbs all over the table after the kids finished their cookies. [crumb: noun]
Example
I can't stand that guy, he's such a crumb. [crumb: noun]
Example
She crumbled the bread into small pieces to make stuffing. [crumble: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crumb is more commonly used than flake in everyday language, especially when referring to food. Flake is less common and is often used in specific contexts such as snow or paint.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between flake and crumb?
Both flake and crumb are relatively informal words and can be used in casual conversations. However, flake can be used in more formal contexts when referring to specific phenomena such as snowflakes or geological formations.
