Definitions
- Referring to a penalty or consequence for breaking a rule or failing to meet a requirement. - Talking about giving up something voluntarily as a result of a decision or agreement. - Describing the loss of a right or privilege due to a failure to fulfill an obligation.
- Describing something that cannot be found or is missing. - Talking about a failure to win or succeed in a competition or endeavor. - Referring to a situation where something has been taken away or destroyed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is no longer available or accessible.
- 2Both words can describe a negative outcome or consequence.
- 3Both words can be used in the context of a competition or game.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Forfeited implies a deliberate action or decision that led to the loss, while lost can be accidental or unintentional.
- 2Context: Forfeited is often used in legal or formal contexts, while lost is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Ownership: Forfeited suggests that the item or right was previously owned or possessed, while lost does not necessarily imply ownership.
- 4Reversibility: Forfeited may be reversible if the conditions are met, while lost is usually irreversible.
- 5Connotation: Forfeited can have a negative connotation of wrongdoing or failure, while lost can have a neutral or sympathetic connotation.
Remember this!
Forfeited and lost are both words that describe something that is no longer available or accessible. However, forfeited implies a deliberate action or decision that led to the loss, while lost can be accidental or unintentional. Additionally, forfeited is often used in legal or formal contexts, while lost is more commonly used in everyday language.
