Definitions
- Referring to something that is hidden or concealed from view. - Describing an action or operation that is secret or not openly acknowledged. - Talking about a place or location that is not easily accessible or visible.
- Describing an action that is done secretly or stealthily. - Referring to behavior that is sneaky or underhanded. - Talking about something that is done in a way that avoids attention or detection.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that are not openly acknowledged.
- 2Both words suggest a level of secrecy or concealment.
- 3Both words can be used to describe covert operations or activities.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Covert is more commonly used as an adjective, while surreptitious can be used as both an adjective and an adverb.
- 2Connotation: Covert has a more neutral connotation, while surreptitious can have a negative connotation of being sneaky or underhanded.
- 3Focus: Covert emphasizes the idea of being hidden or concealed, while surreptitious emphasizes the idea of being done in a way that avoids attention or detection.
- 4Usage: Covert is often used in the context of military or intelligence operations, while surreptitious can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Covert and surreptitious are synonyms that both refer to actions or behaviors that are not openly acknowledged. However, covert emphasizes the idea of being hidden or concealed, while surreptitious emphasizes the idea of being done in a way that avoids attention or detection. Additionally, covert is more commonly used as an adjective, while surreptitious can be used as both an adjective and an adverb.
