Definitions
- Referring to the edge of a pavement or sidewalk. - Describing a physical barrier between the street and the sidewalk. - Talking about a stone or concrete block used to support the edge of a road or sidewalk.
- Referring to the edge of a pavement or sidewalk. - Describing a physical barrier between the street and the sidewalk. - Talking about a stone or concrete block used to support the edge of a road or sidewalk.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the edge of a pavement or sidewalk.
- 2Both words describe a physical barrier between the street and the sidewalk.
- 3Both words can be made of stone or concrete.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Curbstone is more commonly used in American English, while kerbstone is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Meaning: While both words have the same meaning, kerbstone is more specific to the edge of a pavement or sidewalk in British English.
Remember this!
Curbstone and kerbstone are synonyms that refer to the edge of a pavement or sidewalk and the physical barrier between the street and the sidewalk. The difference between the two words lies in their spelling, pronunciation, usage, meaning, and etymology. Curbstone is more commonly used in American English, while kerbstone is more commonly used in British English.
