What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
oviposit
Example
The female butterfly will oviposit on the underside of a leaf. [oviposit: verb]
Example
Oviposition is an important part of the life cycle of many insects. [oviposition: noun]
spawn
Example
The salmon will swim upstream to spawn in the same place where it was born. [spawn: verb]
Example
The river is full of salmon spawn during the breeding season. [spawn: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spawn is more commonly used than oviposit in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between oviposit and spawn?
Oviposit is a more formal and technical term, while spawn is more casual and commonly used in everyday language.
