What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stoop
Example
I had to stoop down to pick up the coin from the ground. [stoop: verb]
Example
The old house had a low entrance, so we had to stoop to get inside. [stoop: verb]
Example
He had to stoop to beg for mercy from his captors. [stoop: verb]
bend
Example
She had to bend over to tie her shoelaces. [bend: verb]
Example
The river bends sharply to the left after the bridge. [bends: verb]
Example
He bent the wire into a hook shape. [bent: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bend is more commonly used than stoop in everyday language and has a wider range of contexts. Stoop is less common and has more specific contexts of use.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stoop and bend?
Both stoop and bend are versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
