What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reaper
Example
The farmer used a reaper to harvest the wheat. [reaper: noun]
Example
In the old days, reapers would cut the crops by hand. [reapers: plural noun]
combine
Example
The combine made harvesting the corn much faster. [combine: noun]
Example
The machine combines the tasks of cutting, threshing, and cleaning the grain. [combines: present tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Combine is more commonly used than reaper in modern agriculture. Combine is a versatile machine that can handle a variety of crops and is more efficient than a reaper.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between reaper and combine?
Both reaper and combine are technical terms used in the agricultural industry, and they are generally used in formal contexts.
