What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
postponed
Example
The concert has been postponed until next month. [postponed: verb]
Example
Due to the weather, the game has been postponed until tomorrow. [postponed: past participle]
reschedule
Example
Let's reschedule our meeting for next week. [reschedule: verb]
Example
I had to reschedule my appointment with the doctor due to a conflict. [rescheduled: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Postponed is more commonly used than reschedule in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between postponed and reschedule?
Both postponed and reschedule can be used in formal and informal contexts, but reschedule may be slightly more formal due to its neutral connotation and specific action of setting a new time or date.
