What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
kick
Example
He kicked the ball into the goal. [kick: verb]
Example
She gave the door a hard kick to open it. [kick: noun]
boot
Example
I need to buy new boots for the winter. [boots: noun]
Example
He booted the ball across the field. [booted: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Kick is more common than boot in everyday language, especially in sports contexts. Boot is less common and is often used in specific contexts such as fashion or transportation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between kick and boot?
Boot is generally more formal than kick, which is often used in casual or informal contexts.
