What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wadset
Example
The bank granted him a wadset on his house to secure the loan. [wadset: noun]
Example
He had to wadset his car to get the money he needed. [wadset: verb]
pledge
Example
I pledge to always be there for you. [pledge: verb]
Example
She made a pledge to donate $1000 to the charity. [pledge: noun]
Example
He pledged his car as collateral for the loan. [pledged: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pledge is a more commonly used term than wadset in everyday language, as it can be used in a broader range of contexts. Wadset is a legal term used mainly in Scotland and may not be familiar to ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between wadset and pledge?
Wadset is a more formal term than pledge, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
