What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mow
Example
I need to mow the lawn before the weekend. [mow: verb]
Example
The farmer hired workers to mow the wheat fields. [mow: verb]
trim
Example
I need to trim my hair before the party tonight. [trim: verb]
Example
The gardener trimmed the hedges to make them look neat. [trimmed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mow and trim are both commonly used words in everyday language, especially in the context of gardening or landscaping.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between mow and trim?
Both mow and trim are relatively informal words that can be used in casual conversation or writing. However, trim may be slightly more formal than mow when used in the context of hair or personal grooming.
