What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hoeing
Example
I spent the morning hoeing the garden to prepare it for planting. [hoeing: gerund or present participle]
Example
He hoed the field to remove the weeds and loosen the soil. [hoed: past tense]
weeding
Example
I need to spend some time weeding the flower beds this weekend. [weeding: gerund or present participle]
Example
She weeded the vegetable patch to make room for the new seedlings. [weeded: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Weeding is more commonly used than hoeing in everyday language. Weeding is a more general term that covers a wider range of activities, while hoeing is more specific to the use of a hoe in gardening or farming.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between hoeing and weeding?
Both hoeing and weeding are generally associated with informal or casual language, but can also be used in more formal contexts when discussing agriculture or horticulture.
