What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
published
Example
The author published her first novel last year. [published: past tense]
Example
The newspaper was published daily. [published: verb]
released
Example
The movie will be released next month. [released: future tense]
Example
The company released a new version of their software. [released: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Released is more commonly used than published in everyday language, especially in the context of media and entertainment industries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between published and released?
Published is more formal and academic than released, which is more casual and commonly used in everyday language.
