What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
whish
Example
The arrow whished through the air and hit the target. [whished: past tense]
Example
The sword whished as it sliced through the air. [whished: verb]
swish
Example
The curtains swished as the breeze blew through the window. [swished: past tense]
Example
The horse's tail swished back and forth as it galloped across the field. [swished: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Swish is more commonly used than whish in everyday language. Swish is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while whish is less common and more specific to certain contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between whish and swish?
Both whish and swish are informal words that are more commonly used in casual conversations or creative writing than in formal contexts.
