Definitions
- Describing the process of shaping a material by forcing it through a die or mold. - Referring to the act of pushing or squeezing something out of a confined space or container. - Talking about the process of creating a three-dimensional object by pushing a material through a shaped opening.
- Referring to the act of forcing someone or something to leave a place or group. - Describing the process of ejecting something forcefully from the body. - Talking about the act of removing or driving out something unwanted or harmful.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the act of pushing or forcing something out.
- 2Both can be used to describe a physical process.
- 3Both can be used in a figurative sense to describe removing something unwanted or harmful.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Extrude refers to shaping a material, while expel refers to removing something from a place or group.
- 2Direction: Extrude involves pushing something outwards, while expel can involve pushing something outwards or away from a group or place.
- 3Process: Extrude involves shaping a material by pushing it through a die or mold, while expel involves forcefully ejecting something from the body or a place.
- 4Connotation: Extrude is often associated with manufacturing or production, while expel is associated with removal or punishment.
- 5Usage: Extrude is more commonly used in technical or specialized contexts, while expel is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Extrude and expel are both verbs that involve pushing or forcing something out. However, the difference between extrude and expel is their object and direction. Extrude is used to describe shaping a material by pushing it through a die or mold, while expel is used to describe removing something from a place or group. Additionally, extrude is more commonly used in technical or specialized contexts, while expel is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
