What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fume
Example
The car was fuming from the exhaust pipe. [fuming: present participle]
Example
She was fuming with anger when she found out the news. [fuming: verb]
rage
Example
He flew into a rage when he saw the damage to his car. [rage: noun]
Example
She raged against the unfair treatment she received at work. [raged: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rage is more commonly used than fume in everyday language, especially in the context of describing intense anger or fury.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between fume and rage?
Both fume and rage can be used in formal and informal contexts, but fume is generally considered more formal due to its additional meaning of smoke or gas emissions.
