Definitions
- Describing something that is stretched or extended in length. - Referring to a shape that is longer than it is wide. - Talking about something that has been lengthened or made longer than its original size.
- To make something longer or extend its length. - Referring to something that has been stretched or lengthened. - Talking about the process of increasing the length of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to length and extension.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or shapes.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or adjectives.
- 4Both have Latin origins.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Elongated is primarily used as an adjective to describe something that is already long, while elongate is primarily used as a verb to indicate the process of making something longer.
- 2Usage: Elongated is more commonly used as an adjective to describe physical objects or shapes, while elongate is more commonly used as a verb to describe the process of lengthening something.
- 3Form: Elongated is a past participle form of the verb elongate, while elongate can also be used as a present participle or infinitive verb form.
- 4Connotation: Elongated has a more formal connotation, while elongate can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 5Frequency: Elongated is less common than elongate in everyday language.
Remember this!
Elongated and elongate are synonyms that relate to length and extension. However, elongated is primarily used as an adjective to describe something that is already long, while elongate is primarily used as a verb to indicate the process of making something longer. Elongated has a more formal connotation and is less common in everyday language compared to elongate.
