What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
scuttle
Example
The mouse scuttled across the room and disappeared under the couch. [scuttled: past tense]
Example
The crab scuttled sideways along the beach, looking for food. [scuttled: verb]
scurry
Example
The children scurried around the playground, playing tag. [scurried: past tense]
Example
The mouse scurried across the kitchen floor, looking for crumbs. [scurried: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scurry is more commonly used than scuttle in everyday language. Scurry is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while scuttle is less common and has more specific meanings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between scuttle and scurry?
Both scuttle and scurry are informal words that are suitable for casual conversations and writing.
