What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
klip
Example
The scissors made a loud klip as I cut through the paper. [klip: noun]
Example
I only caught a klip of the movie trailer, but it looked interesting. [klip: noun]
Example
She quickly klipped the papers together before handing them to her boss. [klip: verb]
clip
Example
I need to buy a new clip to hold my hair back. [clip: noun]
Example
I saw a funny clip on YouTube that made me laugh. [clip: noun]
Example
He clipped the hedges in the garden to keep them tidy. [clip: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Clip is much more commonly used than klip in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between klip and clip?
Both klip and clip are relatively informal words, but clip is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
