Definitions
- Describing a situation where something or someone is surrounded by a circular shape or object. - Referring to a situation where something or someone is enclosed or hemmed in by a circle or ring. - Talking about a situation where something or someone is completely surrounded by a circular formation.
- Describing a situation where something or someone is encircled or hemmed in by other objects or people. - Referring to a situation where something or someone is completely enclosed or encompassed by other things or people. - Talking about a situation where something or someone is completely covered or enveloped by other things or people.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where something or someone is enclosed or surrounded.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical or metaphorical situations.
- 3Both words involve a sense of being trapped or confined.
- 4Both words suggest a lack of freedom or movement.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Encircled implies a circular or ring-shaped formation, while surrounded can refer to any shape or formation.
- 2Extent: Surrounded suggests a more complete or thorough enclosure than encircled.
- 3Intensity: Surrounded can imply a more intense or overwhelming situation than encircled.
- 4Connotation: Encircled can have a more neutral or descriptive connotation, while surrounded can have a more negative or threatening connotation.
- 5Usage: Encircled is less common than surrounded and may be more specific in its usage.
Remember this!
Encircled and surrounded are synonyms that describe a situation where something or someone is enclosed or surrounded. However, encircled implies a circular or ring-shaped formation, while surrounded can refer to any shape or formation. Additionally, surrounded suggests a more complete or thorough enclosure than encircled, and can have a more negative or threatening connotation.
