What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
strand
Example
She had a strand of hair in her mouth. [strand: noun]
Example
The ship was stranded on the rocks. [stranded: past participle]
Example
Let's walk along the strand and enjoy the sunset. [strand: noun]
string
Example
She tied a string around the package. [string: noun]
Example
The Christmas lights were strung across the room. [strung: past participle]
Example
The program requires a string of characters to be entered. [string: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
String is more commonly used than strand in everyday language. String is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while strand is less common and has more specific uses.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between strand and string?
Both strand and string are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
