Definitions
- Referring to a portion of land that is rented or assigned for gardening or farming purposes. - Talking about the act of assigning or distributing something, such as time, money, or resources. - Describing the process of dividing or allocating something into smaller parts or portions.
- Referring to a small piece of land used for gardening or farming. - Talking about the storyline or sequence of events in a book, movie, or play. - Describing a secret plan or scheme to do something, often involving illegal or unethical actions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a small piece of land.
- 2Both can be used for gardening or farming purposes.
- 3Both can be rented or owned by individuals.
- 4Both can be used to produce crops or plants.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Allotment is more commonly used in British English, while plot is more common in American English.
- 2Purpose: Allotment is specifically used for gardening or farming, while plot can also refer to a storyline or secret plan.
- 3Ownership: Allotment is often rented or assigned, while plot can be owned or rented.
- 4Size: Allotment typically refers to a larger piece of land than plot.
- 5Connotation: Allotment has a neutral connotation, while plot can have negative connotations when used in the context of a secret plan or scheme.
Remember this!
Allotment and plot both refer to a small piece of land used for gardening or farming. However, allotment is specifically used for this purpose and is more commonly used in British English. On the other hand, plot can also refer to a storyline or secret plan and is more common in American English.
