Definitions
- Describing a situation or experience that is difficult to bear or withstand. - Referring to a period of time that is prolonged or seems never-ending. - Talking about a state of being that is unyielding or resistant to change.
- Referring to the ability to withstand hardship, difficulty, or pain. - Describing a situation or experience that is unpleasant but can be tolerated or survived. - Talking about a state of being that persists despite adversity or obstacles.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations or experiences that are challenging or difficult.
- 2Both words imply a sense of persistence or resilience in the face of adversity.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a state of being that is unyielding or resistant to change.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Dure is less common and more archaic than endure.
- 2Intensity: Dure implies a greater degree of difficulty or hardship than endure.
- 3Duration: Dure emphasizes a prolonged or seemingly endless period of time, while endure can refer to both short-term and long-term difficulties.
- 4Connotation: Dure can have a negative connotation, while endure can have a more neutral or even positive connotation.
Remember this!
Dure and endure are synonyms that describe situations or experiences that are difficult or challenging. However, dure is less common and more archaic than endure, and it implies a greater degree of difficulty or hardship over a prolonged period of time. On the other hand, endure can refer to both short-term and long-term difficulties and has a more neutral or even positive connotation.
