What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
snippet
Example
I read a snippet of the article online. [snippet: noun]
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The DJ played a snippet of the new song. [snippet: noun]
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I wrote a code snippet to solve the problem. [snippet: noun]
passage
Example
I found an interesting passage in the book I'm reading. [passage: noun]
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We took a scenic passage through the mountains. [passage: noun]
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The passage was too narrow for two people to walk side by side. [passage: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Passage is more commonly used than snippet in everyday language, especially in the context of literature or travel. Snippet is more commonly used in the context of coding or programming.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between snippet and passage?
Both snippet and passage are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
