What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rived
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in two. [rived: past tense]
Example
The axe rived the log into smaller pieces. [rived: verb]
rend
Example
The lioness rended the flesh of its prey with its sharp teeth. [rend: past tense]
Example
The storm winds rended the sails of the ship. [rend: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rend is more commonly used than rived in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage. Rived is less common and more formal, and is often used in specific contexts such as woodworking or geology.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rived and rend?
Rived is more formal than rend, and is often used in technical or specialized contexts. Rend is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
