What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
snip
Example
She snipped off a piece of fabric to test the color. [snipped: past tense]
Example
The hairdresser snipped away at the split ends. [snipped: verb]
nip
Example
The puppy gave my finger a playful nip. [nip: noun]
Example
I felt a nip in the air as the temperature dropped. [nip: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Snip is more commonly used than nip in everyday language, especially in the context of cutting materials. Nip is less common and is often used in specific contexts such as animal behavior or weather.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between snip and nip?
Both snip and nip are relatively informal words, but snip can be used in more formal contexts such as tailoring or hairdressing.
