Definitions
- Describing a voice that is rough or harsh due to illness or overuse. - Referring to a sound that is low and hoarse, like a frog croaking. - Talking about a throat that feels scratchy or sore, causing difficulty in speaking.
- Describing a voice that is rough or harsh due to illness or overuse. - Referring to a sound that is low and grating, like sandpaper rubbing together. - Talking about a throat that feels scratchy or sore, causing difficulty in speaking.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a rough or harsh voice.
- 2Both words can be caused by illness or overuse of the voice.
- 3Both words can refer to a throat that feels scratchy or sore.
What is the difference?
- 1Sound: Croaky refers to a low and hoarse sound, while hoarse describes a low and grating sound.
- 2Intensity: Croaky can imply a milder form of hoarseness, while hoarse can suggest a more severe or prolonged condition.
- 3Connotation: Croaky has a more informal and colloquial tone, while hoarse is more formal and commonly used in medical contexts.
- 4Usage: Croaky is more commonly used in British English, while hoarse is more common in American English.
Remember this!
Croaky and hoarse are synonyms that describe a rough or harsh voice caused by illness or overuse. The main difference between them is their sound and intensity. Croaky refers to a low and hoarse sound, while hoarse describes a low and grating sound. Croaky is more informal and commonly used in British English, while hoarse is more formal and commonly used in American English and medical contexts.
