Definitions
- Referring to the parts that make up a whole. - Talking about the components that constitute a group or collection. - Describing the elements that form a larger entity.
- Referring to the range or scope of something. - Talking about the extent or coverage of a concept or idea. - Describing the inclusion of various aspects or elements within a larger category.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the idea of including or containing something within a larger entity.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a group or collection of things.
- 3Both words are verbs that can be used in the present or past tense.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Comprise is typically used to describe the parts that make up a whole, while encompass is used to describe the range or extent of something.
- 2Structure: Comprise is followed by the whole, while encompass is followed by the parts.
- 3Subject-Verb Agreement: Comprise takes a singular subject and a plural object, while encompass takes a plural subject and a singular object.
- 4Formality: Comprise is considered more formal than encompass.
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Remember this!
Comprise and encompass are synonyms that both refer to the idea of including or containing something within a larger entity. However, comprise is used to describe the parts that make up a whole, while encompass is used to describe the range or extent of something. Additionally, comprise is more formal and has a different subject-verb agreement than encompass.
