What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
obtruding
Example
I'm sorry for obtruding on your personal space. [obtruding: verb]
Example
He kept obtruding into our conversation, even though we didn't want him there. [obtruding: gerund or present participle]
impose
Example
I don't want to impose my beliefs on you. [impose: verb]
Example
She always imposes her opinions on everyone else. [imposes: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Impose is more commonly used than obtruding in everyday language. Impose is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while obtruding is less common and more formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between obtruding and impose?
While obtruding is typically associated with a formal tone, impose is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
