What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lamber
Example
The dog was happily lambing his owner's face. [lambing: present participle]
Example
She lambert the ice cream off her spoon. [lambert: past tense]
lick
Example
The cat licked its paw to clean it. [licked: past tense]
Example
He licked the frosting off the cake. [licked: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lick is more commonly used than lamber in everyday language. Lick is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while lamber is less common and may not be understood by all English speakers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lamber and lick?
Both lamber and lick are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
