Definitions
- Referring to something that has already been mentioned or discussed. - Used in formal or legal writing to avoid repetition of a previously mentioned item. - Commonly used in academic or technical writing to maintain clarity and precision.
- Referring to something that has already been said or written. - Used in legal or formal writing to avoid repetition of a previously mentioned item. - Commonly used in British English and older texts.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adjectives used to refer to something that has already been mentioned or written.
- 2Both words are used in formal or legal writing to avoid repetition.
- 3Both words convey a sense of precision and clarity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Aforementioned is more commonly used in academic or technical writing, while aforesaid is more commonly used in legal writing.
- 2Formality: Aforementioned is considered more formal than aforesaid.
- 3Position: Aforementioned is typically used before the noun it modifies, while aforesaid can be used before or after the noun.
- 4Frequency: Aforementioned is more commonly used than aforesaid in everyday language.
Remember this!
Aforementioned and aforesaid are synonyms that refer to something that has already been mentioned or written. They are both used in formal or legal writing to avoid repetition and convey a sense of precision and clarity. However, aforementioned is more modern and commonly used in American English, while aforesaid is an older term more commonly used in British English and legal writing.
