Definitions
- Used to describe the parts that make up a whole. - Referring to the inclusion of different elements or components in a larger entity. - Talking about a group of things that together form a complete set.
- Describing the presence of something within a larger entity. - Referring to the inclusion of an object or substance inside another object or space. - Talking about the contents of a container or receptacle.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the presence of something within a larger entity.
- 2Both are used to describe the composition of a whole.
- 3Both can be used to talk about the contents of a container or space.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Comprising is typically used to describe the parts that make up a whole, while containing is used to describe the presence of something within a larger entity.
- 2Structure: Comprising is often used in the passive voice, while containing is more commonly used in the active voice.
- 3Focus: Comprising emphasizes the individual parts that make up a whole, while containing focuses on the larger entity that holds the smaller parts.
- 4Formality: Comprising is more formal than containing, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Position: Comprising usually comes at the beginning of a sentence, while containing can be used in various positions.
Remember this!
Comprising and containing are synonyms that describe the presence of something within a larger entity. However, comprising is used to describe the parts that make up a whole, while containing is used to describe the presence of something within a larger entity. Additionally, comprising is more formal and often used in the passive voice, while containing is more commonly used in everyday language and in the active voice.
