Key Difference

• “Envelope” is a noun that refers to the flat paper container used to hold letters.
• “Envelop” is a verb meaning to cover or surround something completely.

Now let’s break it down in detail:

1. “Envelope” (Noun) 📬

• Meaning: A flat paper covering used to hold a letter or card.
• Usage: We use “envelope” when talking about the paper pocket where you put letters, invitations, or important documents before mailing them.
• Examples:
  • “Please put the letter in an envelope before mailing it.”
  • “She sealed the envelope carefully.”

💡 Quick Tip: When you’re talking about something that holds or contains a letter, use “envelope.” Think of it as the little paper “pocket” for your note!

2. “Envelop” (Verb) 🌫️

• Meaning: To cover, surround, or wrap something entirely.
• Usage: We use “envelop” when describing something that is completely surrounding or covering something else, like fog enveloping a city or a blanket enveloping someone.
• Examples:
  • “The fog began to envelop the mountain.”
  • “A sense of warmth enveloped her when she entered the room.”

💡 Quick Tip: “Envelop” sounds a bit like “enveloping,” which can help you remember it means surrounding or covering.

Quick Comparison 🌟

Practice Exercise 📝

Fill in the blanks with the correct word, “envelop” or “envelope”:

1. “Please hand me an _________ so I can mail this letter.”
2. “Dark clouds began to _________ the mountain peak.”
3. “He put the invitation inside an elegant _________.”
4. “A wave of relief seemed to _________ him.”

Answers:

1. Envelope
2. Envelop
3. Envelope
4. Envelop