What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
queue
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to get tickets for the concert. [queue: noun]
Example
Please queue up in an orderly fashion. [queue: verb]
column
Example
The sales figures are organized in columns for each month. [column: noun]
Example
The soldiers marched in columns of four. [column: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Queue is more commonly used in British English, while column is more commonly used in American English. Both words are used in various contexts, but queue is more commonly used to describe waiting in line, while column is more commonly used to describe organizing information.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between queue and column?
Both queue and column are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
