Definitions
- Referring to the act of staying and living in a place, such as a boarding school or a boarding house. - Talking about the provision of meals and accommodation together, usually in exchange for payment. - Describing the act of getting on a ship, airplane, or other means of transportation.
- Referring to a place where someone stays temporarily, such as a hotel, motel, or guesthouse. - Talking about the act of providing accommodation for someone. - Describing the act of finding a place to stay temporarily.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve staying or living in a place temporarily.
- 2Both can refer to the provision of accommodation.
- 3Both are related to finding a place to stay.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Boarding is more commonly used to describe staying in a specific institution or getting on a means of transportation, while lodging is more commonly used to refer to temporary accommodation in general.
- 2Type of accommodation: Boarding often implies staying in a place where meals are provided along with accommodation, while lodging can refer to any type of temporary accommodation, including hotels, motels, or guesthouses.
- 3Duration: Boarding can imply a longer-term stay, such as in a boarding school, while lodging typically suggests a shorter-term stay, such as in a hotel or guesthouse.
- 4Formality: Boarding can have a more formal connotation, especially when referring to institutions like boarding schools, while lodging is generally more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Boarding and lodging are synonyms that both refer to staying or living in a place temporarily. However, there are some differences in their usage and connotations. Boarding is often used to describe staying in a specific institution or getting on a means of transportation, while lodging is a more general term for temporary accommodation. Boarding can also imply a longer-term stay with meals provided, while lodging typically suggests a shorter-term stay without meals included.
