Definitions
- Describing the act of forming a circle around something or someone. - Referring to the process of surrounding an object or person with a circular shape. - Talking about the action of enclosing or encompassing something within a circular boundary.
- Referring to the act of enclosing or encompassing something from all sides. - Describing the process of being in close proximity to something or someone on all sides. - Talking about the action of encircling or enveloping something or someone completely.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the act of enclosing or encompassing something or someone.
- 2Both words involve surrounding something or someone with a boundary.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical or metaphorical situations.
- 4Both words imply a sense of containment or enclosure.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Encircle implies a circular shape while surround can be any shape.
- 2Direction: Encircle suggests movement in a circular direction while surround can involve movement in any direction.
- 3Intensity: Surround implies a more complete or thorough enclosure than encircle.
- 4Purpose: Encircle can suggest a deliberate or intentional act while surround can be accidental or incidental.
- 5Connotation: Encircle can have a positive or neutral connotation while surround can have a negative or threatening connotation.
Remember this!
Encircle and surround both describe the act of enclosing or encompassing something or someone. However, the difference between encircle and surround is their shape, direction, intensity, purpose, and connotation. Encircle implies a circular shape and suggests a deliberate or intentional act, while surround can be any shape and can be accidental or incidental. Surround also implies a more complete or thorough enclosure and can have a negative or threatening connotation.
