Definitions
- Describing the act of using physical or mental effort to achieve a goal. - Referring to the application of force or pressure to move an object. - Talking about the use of influence or power to achieve a desired outcome.
- Referring to the act of using something for a particular purpose. - Describing the act of hiring someone for a job or task. - Talking about the use of a particular skill or talent in a job or activity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the use of something.
- 2Both require intention and purpose.
- 3Both can be used in a variety of contexts.
- 4Both can be used in both formal and informal settings.
- 5Both are verbs that describe action.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Exert is used with effort, force, or influence, while employ is used with skills, strategies, or resources.
- 2Focus: Exert emphasizes the physical or mental effort required, while employ emphasizes the use of a particular skill or resource.
- 3Usage: Exert is typically used in situations that require physical or mental exertion, while employ is used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4Connotation: Exert can have a negative connotation, implying strain or difficulty, while employ is more neutral and can even have positive connotations of skill and resourcefulness.
- 5Form: Exert is a more specific verb, while employ is a more general verb that can be used in a variety of ways.
Remember this!
Exert and employ are two verbs that describe the act of using something for a particular purpose. However, exert is used with effort, force, or influence, while employ is used with skills, strategies, or resources. Exert emphasizes the physical or mental effort required, while employ emphasizes the use of a particular skill or resource.
