Definitions
- Describing a change in direction or course from the original plan or path. - Referring to a departure from the norm or standard. - Talking about a shift in focus or topic from the main subject.
- Referring to a departure from the main topic or subject of discussion. - Describing a tangent or diversion from the main point. - Talking about a temporary shift in focus or attention to a related but different topic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a departure from the original path or topic.
- 2Both can be used in conversation or writing.
- 3Both imply a temporary shift in focus or direction.
- 4Both can be used to add variety or interest to a discussion or narrative.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Deviate implies a change in direction or course, while digress implies a temporary shift in focus or topic.
- 2Purpose: Deviate often has a negative connotation and suggests a departure from the norm or standard, while digress is neutral and can be used to add variety or interest to a discussion.
- 3Usage: Deviate is more commonly used in technical or formal contexts, while digress is more commonly used in informal or conversational contexts.
- 4Connotation: Deviate can have a negative connotation, suggesting a mistake or error, while digress is neutral and does not carry any negative connotations.
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Remember this!
Deviate and digress are synonyms that both imply a departure from the original path or topic. However, deviate suggests a longer-term change in direction or course, often with a negative connotation, while digress suggests a temporary shift in focus or topic, without any negative connotations.
