What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tines
Example
Be careful not to bend the tines of the fork when you're eating. [tines: noun]
Example
The deer had several tines on its antlers. [tines: noun]
prong
Example
I need a fork with four prongs for dinner. [prongs: noun]
Example
The hairbrush had several broken prongs. [prongs: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Prong is more commonly used than tines in everyday language due to its versatility and wider range of applications.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between tines and prong?
Both tines and prongs are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
