What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
raging
Example
The river was raging after the heavy rain. [raging: verb]
Example
He was raging with anger when he found out the news. [raging: present participle]
furious
Example
She was furious when she saw the mess in the kitchen. [furious: adjective]
Example
He spoke furiously, his voice shaking with anger. [furiously: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Furious is more commonly used than raging in everyday language, as it is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between raging and furious?
Both raging and furious are informal words, but furious is more commonly used in formal contexts than raging.
