Definitions
- Describing a shallow groove or indentation made in soil by a plow or cultivator. - Referring to a deep wrinkle or crease on a person's face, especially due to age or worry. - Talking about a narrow channel or depression in any surface.
- Referring to a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground, often for military purposes. - Describing a deep and narrow excavation or hole in the ground. - Talking about a long and narrow cut or depression in any surface.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a long and narrow depression or cut.
- 2Both can be used to refer to a man-made or natural feature.
- 3Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
- 4Both are related to digging or creating a channel in some way.
What is the difference?
- 1Depth: Trench is typically deeper than furrow.
- 2Purpose: Trench is often dug for military or construction purposes, while furrow is usually created for agricultural purposes.
- 3Width: Trench is often wider than furrow.
- 4Shape: Trench is often straight and uniform, while furrow can be more irregular in shape.
- 5Connotation: Trench can have a negative connotation due to its association with war and conflict, while furrow is neutral or positive due to its association with farming and cultivation.
Remember this!
Furrow and trench are both words that describe a long and narrow depression or cut. However, trench is typically deeper and wider than furrow, and is often associated with military or construction purposes. On the other hand, furrow is usually created for agricultural purposes and has a neutral or positive connotation.
