What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hogs
Example
The farmer raises hogs for their meat. [hogs: noun]
Example
There are a few hogs in the pen that need to be fed. [hogs: noun]
Example
That hog is huge! [hog: noun]
swine
Example
The swine industry is a major contributor to the economy. [swine: noun]
Example
The swine were all gathered in one corner of the pen. [swine: noun]
Example
Swine are omnivorous animals that can eat a variety of foods. [swine: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hog is more commonly used than swine in American English, while swine is more commonly used than hog in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hogs and swine?
Swine is generally considered more formal than hog, making it more appropriate for formal writing or academic contexts.
