What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
roam
Example
The dog likes to roam around the park. [roam: verb]
Example
We decided to roam the city streets and see where they take us. [roam: verb]
rove
Example
The gypsy liked to rove from town to town. [rove: verb]
Example
We roved around the countryside, enjoying the scenic views. [rove: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Roam is more commonly used than rove in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between roam and rove?
Roam is generally considered more informal than rove.
