Definitions
- Referring to the act of hiring someone for a job or position. - Talking about using something as a means to achieve a particular goal or objective. - Describing the use of a particular skill or ability in a job or task.
- Referring to the act of submitting an application or request for a job, program, or opportunity. - Talking about using a particular method or technique to solve a problem or complete a task. - Describing the act of putting something into use or practice.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve using something for a specific purpose.
- 2Both words can refer to the use of skills or abilities.
- 3Both words can be used in the context of a job or employment.
- 4Both words can be used in the context of problem-solving or decision-making.
- 5Both words can be used in the context of achieving a particular goal or objective.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Employ is typically used in the context of hiring someone for a job or using something as a means to achieve a particular goal. Apply is more commonly used in the context of submitting an application or using a particular method or technique to solve a problem.
- 2Focus: Employ emphasizes the act of using something or someone for a specific purpose. Apply emphasizes the act of putting something into use or practice.
- 3Formality: Employ is generally considered more formal than apply.
- 4Connotation: Employ can have a more positive connotation, as it implies the use of something or someone for a specific purpose. Apply can have a more neutral or negative connotation, as it implies the need to use a particular method or technique to solve a problem.
- 5Grammatical usage: Employ is often used with an object, while apply can be used with or without an object.
Remember this!
Employ and apply are both verbs that describe the act of using something for a specific purpose. However, employ is typically used in the context of hiring someone for a job or using something as a means to achieve a particular goal, while apply is more commonly used in the context of submitting an application or using a particular method or technique to solve a problem. Additionally, employ is generally considered more formal than apply.
