What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
slinging
Example
The boy was slinging rocks at the tree. [slinging: verb]
Example
She was slinging her bag over her shoulder as she walked out the door. [slinging: gerund or present participle]
flinging
Example
He flung the ball across the field. [flung: past tense]
Example
She was flinging her arms around wildly on the dance floor. [flinging: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flinging is more commonly used than slinging in everyday language. Flinging is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while slinging is less common and has more specific meanings.
Whatβs the difference in the tone of formality between slinging and flinging?
Both slinging and flinging are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
