Definitions
- Referring to putting out a fire or flame. - Describing the act of ending or stopping something, such as an argument or a hope. - Talking about removing or erasing something completely, such as a memory or a debt.
- Describing the act of satisfying thirst or a desire for something. - Referring to cooling down or dampening something, such as a fire or a hot surface. - Talking about satisfying a need or desire, such as hunger or curiosity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the idea of putting out or satisfying something.
- 2Both can be used in the context of fire or thirst.
- 3Both are verbs that describe an action.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Extinguish is more commonly used in the context of fire or flames, while quench is more commonly used in the context of thirst or desires.
- 2Intensity: Extinguish implies a complete and total end to something, while quench implies a temporary satisfaction or relief.
- 3Focus: Extinguish focuses on the action of putting out or ending something, while quench focuses on the result of satisfying a need or desire.
- 4Objects: Extinguish is used for fires, flames, or hopes, while quench is used for thirst, desires, or needs.
- 5Connotation: Extinguish has a more serious and formal connotation, while quench has a more casual and informal connotation.
Remember this!
Extinguish and quench are both verbs that describe the act of putting out or satisfying something. However, the difference between them is their usage, intensity, focus, objects, and connotation. Extinguish is more commonly used in the context of fire or flames, implies a complete and total end to something, and has a serious and formal connotation. On the other hand, quench is more commonly used in the context of thirst or desires, implies a temporary satisfaction or relief, and has a casual and informal connotation.
