What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vented
Example
The oven vented steam as the bread baked. [vented: verb]
Example
She vented her anger to her friend after a frustrating day at work. [vented: past tense]
emitted
Example
The car emitted a cloud of exhaust fumes as it drove away. [emitted: past tense]
Example
The radio tower emitted a strong signal that could be heard for miles. [emitted: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Vented is more commonly used in everyday language, while emitted is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between vented and emitted?
Emitted is generally more formal than vented, as it is often used in technical or scientific writing.
