What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lugs
Example
He has big lugs that stick out from his head. [lugs: noun]
Example
She's all ears when it comes to gossip. [ears: idiom]
Example
He lugged the heavy box up the stairs. [lugged: past tense]
ears
Example
I can't hear you, speak into my right ear. [ear: noun]
Example
She has a good ear for music. [ear: noun]
Example
His ears turned red when he was embarrassed. [ears: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ears is more commonly used than lugs in everyday language due to its standard English usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lugs and ears?
Ears is a more formal word than lugs, which is a slang term that may not be appropriate in formal contexts.
