What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vapored
Example
The hot water vapored quickly in the cold air. [vapored: past tense]
Example
The tea kettle was vaporing on the stove. [vaporing: present participle]
evaporated
Example
The puddle evaporated in the sun. [evaporated: past tense]
Example
The chemist evaporated the solution to obtain the solid residue. [evaporated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Evaporated is more commonly used than vapored in everyday language, especially in scientific or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between vapored and evaporated?
Evaporated is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts. Vapored, on the other hand, is typically associated with a more formal or literary tone.
