Definitions
Colonel is a noun that refers to a military rank above lieutenant colonel and below brigadier general.
Example
He was promoted to colonel last year.
Example
The colonel led his troops into battle.
Kernel is a noun that refers to the central or most important part of something, or the softer, usually edible part contained in the shell of a nut or the stone of a fruit.
Example
The kernel of the issue is that we need more funding.
Example
I love eating popcorn, especially the kernels at the bottom of the bag.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of the letter 'o' in colonel as standing for 'officer', since it is a military rank. - For kernel, think of the 'k' as standing for 'key' or 'core', since it refers to the central or most important part of something.
Remember this!
Remember, colonel is a military rank, while kernel refers to the central or most important part of something.
