What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pill
Example
I need to take my pills after breakfast. [pill: noun]
Example
She forgot to take her birth control pill yesterday. [pill: noun]
Example
The candy was shaped like a little pill. [pill-shaped: adjective]
tablet
Example
He takes two tablets of aspirin every morning. [tablet: noun]
Example
I use my tablet to read books and watch movies. [tablet: noun]
Example
She carried a small tablet and pen in her purse. [tablet: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tablet is more commonly used than pill in everyday language, especially when referring to electronic devices. However, pill is still commonly used in the context of medication.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pill and tablet?
Both pill and tablet are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
