What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
threads
Example
I need to buy some threads to sew this button back on. [threads: noun]
Example
I read through the entire thread of comments on that post. [thread: noun]
Example
She wove together a compelling thread of evidence to support her claim. [thread: noun]
strand
Example
I found a strand of hair on my shirt collar. [strand: noun]
Example
We walked along the sandy strand of the beach. [strand: noun]
Example
The traveler was stranded at the airport due to a canceled flight. [stranded: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Threads is more commonly used than strand in everyday language. Threads has a specific meaning related to sewing and weaving, while strand has a broader range of meanings and is less commonly used.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between threads and strand?
Both threads and strand are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
