What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
graze
Example
The cows graze in the field all day. [graze: verb]
Example
I got a graze on my knee from falling off my bike. [graze: noun]
Example
I like to graze on snacks throughout the day instead of having big meals. [graze: verb]
crop
Example
The farmer harvested his crop of corn. [crop: noun]
Example
The rancher raised a crop of sheep for wool. [crop: noun]
Example
I need to crop this photo to remove the background. [crop: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crop is more commonly used than graze in everyday language, especially when referring to plants grown for food. Graze is less common and is mostly used in the context of animals feeding on vegetation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between graze and crop?
Both graze and crop are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in various contexts, from informal to formal settings.
