Definitions
- Describing a thin, flat piece of something that has broken off from a larger whole. - Referring to a person who is unreliable and tends to cancel plans or not show up. - Talking about the process of peeling or shedding skin or paint in small pieces.
- Describing a small fragment or piece that has broken off from a larger whole, usually referring to food. - Referring to a person who is disliked or considered unpleasant. - Talking about the process of breaking food into small pieces or crumbs.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to small pieces that have broken off from a larger whole.
- 2Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
- 3Both can be used to describe food or non-food items.
- 4Both can have negative connotations when used to describe people.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Flake typically refers to larger pieces than crumb.
- 2Texture: Crumb is often used to describe small, dry, and granular pieces, while flake can refer to thin, flat, and irregularly shaped pieces.
- 3Usage: Crumb is more commonly used to describe food, while flake can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4Connotation: Flake can have positive connotations when used to describe snow or other natural phenomena, while crumb is generally neutral or negative in connotation.
Remember this!
Flake and crumb are both words that describe small pieces that have broken off from a larger whole. However, flake typically refers to larger and flatter pieces, while crumb refers to smaller and granular pieces. Additionally, crumb is more commonly used to describe food, while flake can be used in a wider range of contexts.
