Definitions
- Referring to a large amount of something, especially food or drink. - Describing a lump or chunk of something sticky or viscous. - Talking about a mouthful of food or a wad of chewing gum.
- Describing a round or spherical shape. - Referring to a small amount of something sticky or viscous. - Talking about a mass or clump of something soft or malleable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a mass or lump of something.
- 2Both words can refer to something sticky or viscous.
- 3Both words can be used to describe food or drink.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Gob implies a more irregular shape, while glob implies a more spherical shape.
- 2Size: Gob suggests a larger amount than glob.
- 3Consistency: Gob is often used to describe something chewy or solid, while glob is often used to describe something soft or malleable.
- 4Usage: Gob is more commonly used to describe food or drink, while glob can be used to describe a wider range of substances.
- 5Connotation: Gob can have a negative connotation when used to describe a large amount of food or drink, while glob is more neutral in tone.
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Remember this!
Gob and glob are synonyms that both describe a mass or lump of something. However, gob typically implies a larger, more irregular shape and is often used to describe food or drink. In contrast, glob implies a smaller, more spherical shape and can be used to describe a wider range of substances.
