What is the difference between Stamp vs Stomp?

a2-pre-intermediate

Stamp

verb/noun

Definition

To bring down forcefully; or a postage stamp.

Examples

Please [stamp] your foot to make noise.

I need a [stamp] for this letter.

He will [stamp] the document.

Stomp

verb

Definition

To tread heavily and noisily.

Examples

Don't [stomp] on the flowers.

She began to [stomp] angrily.

The children [stomp] up the stairs.

Tags

similar-spelling sound-similar overlapping-meaning

Practice Quiz

Question 1: I need a ___ for this letter.

stamp stomp

Question 2: Don't ___ on the flowers.

stamp stomp

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'stomp' correctly?

Please stomp the document. She began to stomp angrily. I need to stomp this envelope. He will stomp his approval.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'stamp' as a verb?

To tread heavily and noisily To bring down forcefully To walk loudly To step on repeatedly

Question 5: The children ___ up the stairs.

stamp stomp

Question 6: Please ___ your foot to make noise.

stamp stomp

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

The elephant will stomp the ground. I bought a stomp at the post office. Please stamp carefully through the garden. He will stamp the document.

Question 8: She began to ___ her feet in frustration.

stamp stomp

Question 9: The angry giant will ___ through the village.

stamp stomp

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'stomp'?

To mark with an official seal To tread heavily and noisily A postage item To press firmly

Quiz Answers

Q1: stamp

Q2: stomp

Q3: She began to stomp angrily.

Q4: To bring down forcefully

Q5: stomp

Q6: stamp

Q7: He will stamp the document.

Q8: stamp

Q9: stomp

Q10: To tread heavily and noisily

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