What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ticket
Example
I bought a ticket to the concert last week. [ticket: noun]
Example
The officer gave me a ticket for parking in a no-parking zone. [ticket: noun]
Example
She ticketed the car for being parked illegally. [ticketed: verb]
token
Example
I used a token to ride the subway. [token: noun]
Example
As a token of my appreciation, I brought her some flowers. [token: preposition]
Example
He gave me a token amount of money for helping him move. [token: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ticket is more commonly used than token in everyday language, especially in formal or official contexts. Token is less common and often used in informal or personal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ticket and token?
Ticket is generally considered more formal than token, which is often associated with informal or personal contexts. However, both words can be used in various formality levels depending on the context.
