What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
squeak
Example
The old chair squeaked as I sat down. [squeaked: past tense]
Example
The mouse squeaked as it ran across the floor. [squeaked: verb]
chirp
Example
The birds chirped happily in the morning sun. [chirped: past tense]
Example
The cricket chirped loudly in the night. [chirped: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Chirp is more commonly used than squeak in everyday language. Chirp is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while squeak is less common and refers to specific sounds made by objects or small animals.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between squeak and chirp?
Both squeak and chirp are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
