What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
frown
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news. [frowned: verb]
Example
His frown indicated that he was not happy with the situation. [frown: noun]
frow
Example
The farmer used a plow to frow the field. [frow: verb]
Example
He had a deep frow on his forehead from years of worrying. [frow: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Frown is a more common word used in everyday language, while frow is less common and may only be used in certain dialects or regions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between frown and frow?
Both frown and frow are relatively informal words and can be used in casual conversation. However, frown may be more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
