What context can I use each word in?

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

sheet

Example

Can you hand me a sheet of paper? [sheet: noun]

Example

I need to change the sheets on my bed. [sheets: plural noun]

Example

There was a sheet of ice on the road this morning. [sheet: noun]

film

Example

I watched a great film last night. [film: noun]

Example

There was a film of dust on the bookshelf. [film: noun]

Example

We filmed the concert with our camera. [filmed: past tense verb]

Definitions of sheet and film

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Key differences and similarities of sheet and film

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Good things to know

Which word is more common?

Sheet is more commonly used in everyday language, while film is more specialized and often used in technical or artistic contexts.

What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sheet and film?

Both sheet and film can be used in formal and informal contexts, but film may be more commonly used in technical or artistic settings, which can give it a more formal tone.