Definitions
- Referring to the act of forcefully throwing something out of a place or object. - Describing the action of removing an object from a device or machine. - Talking about the act of forcing someone to leave a place or situation.
- Referring to the act of forcing something out of a place or object. - Describing the action of removing a person from an organization or institution. - Talking about the act of forcing air or gas out of a confined space.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the act of forcing something out.
- 2Both words can be used in reference to physical objects or people.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Eject is used more often with physical objects, while expel is used more often with people.
- 2Force: Eject implies a more forceful removal than expel.
- 3Location: Eject refers to something being thrown out of a specific location or object, while expel refers to something being forced out in a more general sense.
- 4Purpose: Eject is often used to remove something unwanted or dangerous, while expel is used to remove someone from a group or organization.
- 5Connotation: Eject has a more immediate and urgent connotation, while expel has a more deliberate and planned connotation.
Remember this!
Eject and expel are synonyms that both refer to the act of forcing something out. However, eject is typically used with physical objects and implies a more forceful removal, often to remove something unwanted or dangerous. On the other hand, expel is used more often with people and has a more deliberate and planned connotation, often to remove someone from a group or organization.
