Definitions
- Referring to following rules, regulations, or requests in a cooperative manner. - Describing the act of adhering to standards or expectations set by an authority figure or organization. - Talking about agreeing to a request or demand made by someone in a position of power.
- Referring to following orders or commands given by an authority figure. - Describing the act of complying with laws or regulations enforced by the government. - Talking about submitting to the will or authority of someone in a superior position.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve following rules or requests made by someone in a position of authority.
- 2Both imply a level of submission or compliance to a higher power.
- 3Both are used to describe actions that involve adhering to established standards or expectations.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Comply is broader and can refer to following any type of request or regulation, while obey specifically refers to following orders or commands.
- 2Authority: Comply can be used in situations where the person making the request is not necessarily in a position of power, while obey implies a clear power dynamic between the person giving the order and the person following it.
- 3Connotation: Obey has a stronger connotation of strict adherence and obedience, while comply can imply a more cooperative or willing attitude.
- 4Usage: Comply is more commonly used in formal or legal contexts, while obey can be used in both formal and informal situations.
- 5Frequency: Obey is more commonly used than comply in everyday language.
Remember this!
Comply and obey both refer to following rules or requests made by someone in a position of authority. However, comply is a broader term that can refer to any type of request or regulation, while obey specifically refers to following orders or commands. Additionally, obey has a stronger connotation of strict adherence and is more commonly used in everyday language.
