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Stank vs. Stunk 

"Stank" vs. "Stunk" in the English Grammar

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both are past forms of the verb 'stink'. Some consider 'stank' to be the simple past tense and 'stunk' the past participle form.

Differences

'Stank' is the simple past tense, whereas, 'stunk' is the past participle form of the verb. Look below:

Example

He stank terribly the first time I saw him.

These mummies have stunk for years.

Similarities

Both are pat forms of the verb 'stink'. Look below:

Example

Jason said the boat stank.

This house has stunk for years.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since they have different grammatical functions, they cannot be used interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ The cat stank.

X The cat stunk.

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