Definitions
- Describing a surprising or shocking event or situation. - Referring to something that causes great wonder or disbelief. - Talking about an unexpected or extraordinary occurrence that leaves people amazed.
- Describing a feeling of great surprise or wonder. - Referring to something that impresses or astounds someone. - Talking about an extraordinary or remarkable event or achievement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of surprise or wonder.
- 2Both words can be used to express admiration or astonishment.
- 3Both words convey a sense of being impressed or amazed by something.
- 4Both words can be used to describe extraordinary or remarkable events or achievements.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Astonishes implies a stronger sense of surprise or shock compared to amaze.
- 2Cause: Astonishes is often used to describe something that causes astonishment, while amaze focuses more on the feeling of being amazed.
- 3Usage: Astonishes is more commonly used as a verb, while amaze can be used as both a verb and an adjective.
- 4Frequency: Astonishes is less commonly used than amaze in everyday language.
- 5Formality: Astonishes is generally considered more formal than amaze.
Remember this!
Astonishes and amaze are synonyms that both convey a sense of surprise, wonder, and admiration. However, astonishes is typically used to describe something that causes astonishment, while amaze focuses more on the feeling of being amazed. Astonishes carries a stronger intensity and is less commonly used than amaze. Additionally, astonishes is generally considered more formal.
