Definitions
- Describing the act of surrounding or encompassing something completely. - Referring to the process of including or incorporating something within a larger entity. - Talking about the action of enveloping or enclosing something within a sphere or globe-like shape.
- Describing the act of surrounding or circling around something. - Referring to the process of forming a circle around something. - Talking about the action of enclosing or encompassing something within a circular shape.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an action of surrounding or enclosing something.
- 2Both words involve creating a shape around something.
- 3Both words can be used in a figurative sense to describe a concept or idea.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Englobe implies a spherical or globular shape, while encircle implies a circular shape.
- 2Extent: Englobe suggests complete or total coverage, while encircle may only partially surround or cover something.
- 3Purpose: Englobe emphasizes inclusion or incorporation, while encircle emphasizes separation or protection.
- 4Usage: Englobe is less common and more formal than encircle, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Englobe has a more abstract and philosophical connotation, while encircle has a more concrete and practical connotation.
Remember this!
Englobe and encircle are synonyms that both describe the action of surrounding or enclosing something. However, englobe implies a spherical or globular shape and suggests complete coverage or inclusion, while encircle implies a circular shape and may only partially surround or cover something. Additionally, englobe is more formal and less commonly used than encircle, which is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
