What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
splint
Example
The doctor put a splint on my arm to keep the broken bone in place. [splint: noun]
Example
She splinted the broken chair leg with a piece of wood. [splinted: past tense verb]
brace
Example
He wore a brace on his knee after the surgery. [brace: noun]
Example
We need to brace the roof before the storm hits. [brace: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Brace is more commonly used than splint in everyday language. Brace is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while splint is less common and mainly used in a medical context.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between splint and brace?
Both splint and brace are associated with a formal tone due to their medical and structural connotations. However, brace is more versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
