What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
repaid
Example
I repaid the money I borrowed from my friend last month. [repaid: past tense]
Example
The company has repaid all of its outstanding debts. [repaid: verb]
reimburse
Example
The company will reimburse me for the travel expenses I incurred during the business trip. [reimburse: verb]
Example
I need to submit my receipts to be reimbursed for the conference registration fee. [reimbursed: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reimburse is more commonly used than repaid in everyday language, especially in professional contexts where expenses are frequently incurred and reimbursed. Repaid is less common and is typically used in more formal or legal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between repaid and reimburse?
Repaid is more formal than reimburse, which is more commonly used in everyday language. However, both words can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the situation.
