What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tyne
Example
Be careful with the tyne of the fork, it's sharp. [tyne: noun]
Example
The deer had a magnificent set of antlers with many tynes. [tynes: plural noun]
tine
Example
I accidentally bent one of the tines on the fork. [tine: noun]
Example
The gardener used the tines of the rake to aerate the soil. [tines: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tine is more commonly used than tyne in everyday language, particularly in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tyne and tine?
Both tyne and tine are relatively formal words and may not be commonly used in informal contexts.
