Definitions
Taupe is a noun that refers to a grayish-brown color. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something of this color.
Example
The walls were painted in a soft taupe color.
Example
She wore a beautiful taupe dress to the party.
Tope is a verb that means to drink alcohol habitually and to excess. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who drinks habitually and to excess.
Example
He would often tope until he passed out.
Example
The tope was kicked out of the bar for causing a disturbance.
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 taupe as a color, and associate it with the word 'paint'. - Tope, on the other hand, has to do with drinking, so you could link it with the phrase 'to pour' or 'to drink'.
Remember this!
Remember, taupe is a color, while tope is related to excessive drinking.
