What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hoy
Example
He hoyed the ball over the fence. [hoy: verb]
Example
The children were hoying stones into the river. [hoying: present participle]
heave
Example
She heaved the suitcase onto the bed. [heave: verb]
Example
The athlete heaved the shot put with all his might. [heaved: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Heave is more commonly used than hoy in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and can be used for heavier or bulkier objects.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hoy and heave?
Both hoy and heave are informal words, but heave can be used in more formal contexts depending on the situation and tone of the conversation.
