What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hamstring
Example
I pulled my hamstring while playing soccer. [hamstring: noun]
Example
She is doing some hamstring stretches before her workout. [hamstring: adjective]
tendon
Example
He tore his Achilles tendon during a basketball game. [tendon: noun]
Example
The physical therapist recommended some tendon-strengthening exercises. [tendon: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tendon is more commonly used than hamstring in everyday language, as it has broader applications in medical and anatomical contexts. Hamstring is more commonly used in sports and exercise contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hamstring and tendon?
Both hamstring and tendon are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
