What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
trample
Example
The elephant trampled the flowers in the garden. [trampled: past tense]
Example
The protesters trampled over the barricades to reach the government building. [trample: verb]
squash
Example
I accidentally squashed the cake while trying to take it out of the pan. [squashed: past tense]
Example
Let's play squash after work today. [squash: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Squash is more commonly used than trample in everyday language, especially in the context of the sport or the vegetable. Trample is less common and tends to be used in more specific or formal situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between trample and squash?
While squash is generally considered informal and versatile, trample is more formal and often used in more serious or negative contexts.
