Definitions
- Referring to information that is heard from someone else, rather than directly experienced or witnessed. - Used in legal contexts to describe testimony or evidence that is based on secondhand information. - Talking about information that is not necessarily true or reliable, but is repeated or circulated among people.
- Referring to information or news that is spread by word of mouth or through social media, often without any clear source or evidence. - Talking about unverified or unconfirmed information that is widely circulated among people. - Used to describe gossip or speculation about a person, event, or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to information that is not necessarily true or reliable.
- 2Both words are often based on secondhand or unverified sources.
- 3Both words can be spread through word of mouth or social media.
- 4Both words can have negative consequences for individuals or organizations.
What is the difference?
- 1Verification: Hearsay implies that the information is unverified and may not be true, while rumor can be either true or false.
- 2Context: Hearsay is often used in legal contexts, while rumor is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Hearsay has a more formal and legal connotation, while rumor is more informal and can have a negative connotation.
- 4Scope: Hearsay is often limited to a specific piece of information, while rumor can refer to a wide range of information or news.
Remember this!
Hearsay and rumor both refer to information that is not necessarily true or reliable, but there are some differences between the two. Hearsay specifically refers to information that is heard from someone else, often in a legal context, while rumor can come from various sources and is more commonly used in everyday language. Additionally, hearsay implies that the information is unverified and may not be true, while rumor can be either true or false.
