What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flype
Example
She used a spatula to flype the pancake. [flype: verb]
Example
He flyped his shirt to check the tag. [flyped: past tense]
invert
Example
She inverted the cake onto a plate. [invert: verb]
Example
The teacher inverted the order of the questions on the quiz. [inverted: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Invert is more commonly used than flype in everyday language, especially in American English. Flype is a less common and more informal term that is more commonly used in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flype and invert?
Invert is generally considered more formal than flype, and is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts. Flype is more informal and is often used in casual conversation or humorously.
