Definitions
- Referring to a pipe or channel that carries away water or other liquids. - Talking about the act of removing water or other liquids from a place or object. - Describing a situation where something is depleted or exhausted.
- Referring to a shallow trough or channel at the edge of a roof to collect and carry away rainwater. - Talking about a low-lying area on the side of a street or road to collect and carry away rainwater. - Describing a situation where someone's behavior or speech is base or vulgar.
List of Similarities
- 1Both drain and gutter involve the removal of water or other liquids.
- 2Both drain and gutter are channels or troughs designed to carry away liquids.
- 3Both drain and gutter can be found outside of buildings or on streets.
- 4Both drain and gutter can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Drain is primarily designed to remove water or other liquids from a specific location, while gutter is designed to collect and carry away rainwater from a roof or street.
- 2Location: Drain can be located indoors or outdoors, while gutter is typically located outdoors.
- 3Shape: Drain can be round or rectangular, while gutter is usually a long, narrow trough.
- 4Usage: Drain is more commonly used in technical or practical contexts, while gutter is more commonly used in casual or informal contexts.
- 5Connotation: Drain is neutral in connotation, while gutter can have negative connotations when used to describe someone's behavior or speech.
Remember this!
Drain and gutter are both channels designed to remove water or other liquids. However, drain is primarily used to remove liquids from a specific location, while gutter is designed to collect and carry away rainwater from a roof or street. Additionally, drain is more commonly used in technical or practical contexts, while gutter is more commonly used in casual or informal contexts.
