What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
horse
Example
She rode her horse through the countryside. [horse: noun]
Example
The horse race was exciting to watch. [horse: adjective]
colt
Example
The colt was still learning how to walk properly. [colt: noun]
Example
The farmer bred his mare with a champion colt. [colt: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Horse is much more commonly used than colt in everyday language, as it is a more general term that covers a wider range of contexts. Colt is a more specific term that is mainly used in equestrian or agricultural contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between horse and colt?
Both horse and colt are relatively neutral terms that can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, horse is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts, making it slightly more formal than colt.
