What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ovule
Example
The ovules of the flower will eventually develop into seeds. [ovules: noun]
Example
After fertilization, the ovule develops into a seed. [ovule: verb]
spore
Example
The fern reproduces through spores rather than seeds. [spores: noun]
Example
The fungus releases spores into the air to spread and grow. [spores: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ovule is more commonly used in the context of flowering plants, while spore is more commonly used in the context of non-flowering plants and fungi.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ovule and spore?
Both ovule and spore are technical terms used in the field of botany and biology, and are therefore more formal in nature.
