Definitions
- Describing a quick and sudden movement in a particular direction. - Referring to a small pointed object used in games such as darts or as a weapon. - Talking about a quick glance or look in a particular direction.
- Describing a fast and smooth movement in a straight line. - Referring to a small device used for closing or opening a garment or bag. - Talking about a sound made by something moving quickly through the air.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve movement at a fast pace.
- 2Both can be used to describe movement in a particular direction.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 4Both can be used to describe sounds.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Dart implies a sudden change in direction while zip suggests a straight-line movement.
- 2Speed: Zip emphasizes speed and smoothness while dart suggests a sudden and quick movement.
- 3Object: Dart refers to a small pointed object while zip refers to a device used for closing or opening.
- 4Purpose: Dart can be used for hunting or as a weapon while zip is mainly used for closing or opening garments or bags.
- 5Sound: Dart does not have a specific sound associated with it while zip is often used to describe a particular sound.
Remember this!
Dart and zip are both words that describe fast movements, but they differ in their direction, speed, object, purpose, and sound. Dart implies a sudden change in direction and can refer to a small pointed object used for hunting or as a weapon. On the other hand, zip suggests a smooth and fast movement in a straight line and refers to a device used for closing or opening garments or bags.
