What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tump
Example
I accidentally tumped over the bucket of water. [tumped: past tense]
Example
He tumped the box of toys and scattered them all over the floor. [tump: verb]
upend
Example
She upended the vase to pour out the water. [upended: past tense]
Example
The workers upended the table to move it through the doorway. [upend: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Upend is more commonly used than tump in formal language, such as in academic or professional settings. However, tump may be more common in casual conversation or regional dialects.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tump and upend?
Upend is considered more formal than tump. While tump is more commonly used in informal or colloquial contexts, upend is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
