What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
forwarded
Example
I forwarded your email to the marketing team. [forwarded: past tense]
Example
The package was forwarded to the correct address. [forwarded: verb]
dispatched
Example
The order was dispatched yesterday and should arrive soon. [dispatched: past tense]
Example
I dispatched an urgent message to the CEO. [dispatched: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Forwarded is more commonly used in everyday language, while dispatched is more commonly used in professional or formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between forwarded and dispatched?
Dispatched is generally considered more formal than forwarded, which is often used in casual or everyday language.
