What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
remould
Example
The factory remoulded the plastic waste into new toys. [remould: verb]
Example
The artist remoulded the clay into a different shape. [remoulded: past tense]
reshape
Example
The company decided to reshape their marketing strategy to reach a wider audience. [reshape: verb]
Example
The architect reshaped the building to make it more energy-efficient. [reshaped: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reshape is more commonly used than remould in everyday language. Reshape is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while remould is less common and is mostly used in the context of manufacturing or production.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between remould and reshape?
Both remould and reshape are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
