Definitions
- Used to acknowledge a fact or truth that may be unfavorable or inconvenient. - Used to introduce a concession or admission of a weakness or flaw. - Used to qualify or modify a statement by acknowledging a potential counterargument or opposing viewpoint.
- Used to acknowledge a fact or truth that is accepted as true or valid. - Used to introduce a concession or admission of a point or argument. - Used to express agreement or acceptance of a request or proposal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to acknowledge a fact or truth.
- 2Both words can be used to introduce a concession or admission of a point.
- 3Both words can be used to qualify or modify a statement.
- 4Both words are often used in spoken and written language.
- 5Both words can be used to express agreement or acceptance.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Granted is more commonly used than admittedly in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Granted has a more positive connotation, while admittedly can have a negative or neutral connotation.
- 3Acknowledgment: Granted acknowledges a fact or truth that is generally accepted, while admittedly acknowledges a fact or truth that may be unfavorable or inconvenient.
- 4Intention: Granted is often used to concede a point or argument, while admittedly is often used to introduce a weakness or flaw in an argument.
Remember this!
Admittedly and granted are both used to acknowledge a fact or truth and introduce a concession or admission of a point. However, granted is more commonly used and has a more positive connotation, while admittedly can have a negative or neutral connotation and is often used to introduce a weakness or flaw in an argument.
