What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
kneeled
Example
He kneeled before the king to show his loyalty. [kneeled: past tense]
Example
She kneeled down to pray for guidance. [kneeled: verb]
knelt
Example
He knelt before the altar to ask for forgiveness. [knelt: past tense]
Example
She has knelt in front of the statue every day for years. [knelt: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Kneeled is more commonly used than knelt in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between kneeled and knelt?
Knelt is more formal than kneeled and is often used in literature or poetry.
