Definitions
- Describing a strong desire or craving for something, often material possessions. - Referring to a persistent longing or yearning for something that is difficult to obtain. - Talking about an intense and almost obsessive desire for something that is out of reach.
- Describing a deep and intense longing or desire for something, often emotional or intangible. - Referring to a strong and persistent feeling of missing or wanting something that is unattainable. - Talking about a heartfelt and sincere desire for something that is beyond reach or impossible to achieve.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong desire or longing for something.
- 2Both words convey a sense of intensity and persistence in the desire.
- 3Both words can be used to express emotional or material desires.
- 4Both words imply that the desired object is not currently possessed or attainable.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Hanker is more focused on material possessions or tangible desires, while yearn is more focused on emotional or intangible desires.
- 2Intensity: Yearn is generally considered to be a stronger and more intense emotion than hanker.
- 3Connotation: Hanker can sometimes have a negative connotation, implying a greedy or selfish desire, while yearn is generally viewed as a more positive and sincere emotion.
- 4Usage: Hanker is less commonly used than yearn in everyday language.
Remember this!
Hanker and yearn are synonyms that both describe a strong and persistent desire or longing for something that is not currently possessed or attainable. However, hanker is more focused on material possessions or tangible desires, while yearn is more focused on emotional or intangible desires. Additionally, yearn is generally considered to be a stronger and more intense emotion than hanker, and hanker can sometimes have a negative connotation.
