What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fringe
Example
She wore a dress with a fringe at the bottom. [fringe: noun]
Example
The political party had a small fringe of supporters who held radical views. [fringe: adjective]
margin
Example
Leave a margin of one inch on all sides of the paper. [margin: noun]
Example
The company has a profit margin of 20%. [margin: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Margin is more commonly used than fringe in everyday language, especially in business and financial contexts. Fringe is less common and is more likely to be used in fashion or design contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fringe and margin?
Both fringe and margin are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
