Definitions
- Referring to lifting or pushing something heavy with effort. - Describing a sudden and forceful upward movement, such as waves or one's chest during breathing. - Talking about throwing something forcefully or with great effort.
- Referring to lifting something heavy using a pulley or mechanical device. - Describing raising or lifting something to a higher level or position. - Talking about elevating or promoting someone to a higher position or status.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve lifting or raising something.
- 2Both can require effort or force.
- 3Both can be used in a literal or figurative sense.
- 4Both can involve moving something to a higher position.
What is the difference?
- 1Mechanism: Hoist involves using a pulley or mechanical device, while heave does not necessarily require one.
- 2Intensity: Heave implies a greater degree of effort or force than hoist.
- 3Direction: Hoist typically involves lifting something vertically, while heave can involve pushing or pulling in any direction.
- 4Purpose: Hoist is often used for practical purposes, such as construction or transportation, while heave can be used in a wider range of contexts, including emotional or physical exertion.
- 5Connotation: Hoist has a more formal and technical connotation, while heave can be associated with a more casual or informal tone.
Remember this!
Heave and hoist are both verbs that describe lifting or raising something. However, hoist typically involves using a pulley or mechanical device to lift something vertically, while heave can involve pushing or pulling in any direction with greater effort or force. Hoist is often used for practical purposes, while heave can be used in a wider range of contexts and can have a more casual or informal tone.
