Definitions
- Referring to a person who lives alone and takes care of their own household. - Describing someone who is single and independent, often used in a lighthearted or humorous way. - Talking about spending time alone or doing activities without the company of others.
- Referring to an unmarried man, often used to describe someone who is eligible or available for marriage. - Describing a person who has completed their undergraduate studies but has not yet obtained a higher degree. - Talking about a person who enjoys a single and independent lifestyle, often associated with freedom and adventure.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to individuals who are single or unmarried.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone who is independent and self-sufficient.
- 3Both words can be used in a lighthearted or humorous way to talk about being single or living alone.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Bach is more commonly used in New Zealand slang, while bachelor is more widely recognized and used internationally.
- 2Meaning: Bach specifically refers to a person who lives alone and takes care of their own household, while bachelor has broader meanings such as an unmarried man or someone who has completed their undergraduate studies.
- 3Connotation: Bach can have a more casual and informal connotation, often used in a playful or humorous manner, while bachelor can have both positive connotations of freedom and adventure, as well as societal expectations or stereotypes.
- 4Gender: Bach can be used for both men and women, while bachelor specifically refers to an unmarried man.
Remember this!
Bach and bachelor are synonyms that both refer to individuals who are single or unmarried. However, there are some differences in usage, meaning, connotation, and gender. Bach is more commonly used in New Zealand slang and specifically refers to a person who lives alone and takes care of their own household. On the other hand, bachelor has broader meanings and is more widely recognized internationally, referring to an unmarried man or someone who has completed their undergraduate studies.
