Difference between Pen and Pin

What is the difference between Pen and Pin?

Pen as a verb is to enclose in a pen. while Pin as a verb is (often followed by a preposition such as to or on) to fasten or attach (something) with a pin.

Pen

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To enclose in a pen. To write (an article, a book, etc.).

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An enclosed area used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle. A place to confine a person; a prison cell. The bullpen. A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks. The internal cartilage skeleton of a squid, shaped like a pen. A feather, especially one of the flight feathers of a bird, angel etc. A female swan. penalty

Pin

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (often followed by a preposition such as to or on) To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small device, made (usually) of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.A small nail with a head and a sharp point.A cylinder often of wood or metal used to fasten or as a bearing between two parts.A slender object specially designed for use in a specific game or sport, such as skittles or bowling.(in plural pins; informal) A leg.Any of the individual connecting elements of a multi-pole electrical connector.A piece of jewellery that is attached to clothing with a pin.A simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affiliation, etc.A scenario in which the movement of a lesser piece that is under attack and moves away would reveal a more valuable piece.The spot at the exact centre of the house (the target area)

Example sentence: I'm lying in my bed, blanket is warm, this body will never keep me safe from harm. I still feel your hair, black ribbons of coal. Touch my skin to keep me whole. If only you'd come back to me. To feel you at my side, wouldn't need no Mojo Pin to keep me satisfied.

We hope you now know whether to use Pen or Pin in your sentence.

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