What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
horses
Example
She loves to ride horses in the countryside. [horses: noun]
Example
The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race. [horse: adjective]
equine
Example
The equine family includes horses, zebras, and donkeys. [equine: noun]
Example
Equine therapy has been shown to help people with disabilities. [equine: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Horses is more commonly used in everyday language, while equine is more often used in scientific or medical contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between horses and equine?
Equine is more formal and technical than horses, making it more appropriate for use in academic, scientific, or medical contexts.
