What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gobble
Example
He gobbled up his food in a hurry. [gobbled: past tense verb]
Example
The turkey gobbled loudly as it ate its food. [gobbled: past participle adjective]
gulp
Example
She gulped down the glass of water in one go. [gulped: past tense verb]
Example
He took a gulp of air before diving into the pool. [gulp: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Gulp is more commonly used than gobble in everyday language. Gulp is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while gobble is less common and is mostly used to describe the behavior of animals.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gobble and gulp?
Both gobble and gulp are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
