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
I'll add your request to the queue and it will be processed soon. [queue: noun]
Example
She queued up the tasks for the day in order of priority. [queued: past tense]
row
Example
The books were arranged in a neat row on the shelf. [row: noun]
Example
He completed the tasks in a row without taking a break. [row: adverb]
Example
They had a row over who would do the dishes. [row: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Queue is more commonly used in British English, while row is more commonly used in American English. However, both words are widely understood and used in both dialects.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between queue and row?
Both queue and row can be used in formal and informal contexts, but queue may be considered slightly more formal due to its association with waiting in line for formal events or procedures.
