Definitions
- Referring to the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or fabric. - Talking about the bottom edge of a garment that is folded and sewn to prevent fraying. - Describing the finished edge of a piece of fabric that has been folded over and sewn.
- Referring to the outermost part of an object or surface. - Talking about the border or boundary of something. - Describing the sharp or pointed part of a blade or tool.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to the outermost part of something.
- 2Both involve a boundary or limit.
- 3Both can be used in the context of cutting or trimming.
- 4Both can be used to describe the finishing of a surface or material.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Hem is used specifically in the context of sewing and finishing fabric edges, while edge has a broader range of meanings.
- 2Shape: Hem refers to a folded and sewn edge, while edge can be straight, curved, or irregular.
- 3Usage: Hem is typically used in the context of clothing or fabric, while edge can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4Connotation: Hem is associated with a finished and polished appearance, while edge can have a sharper or rougher connotation.
- 5Verb usage: Hem is used as a verb to describe the action of folding and sewing an edge, while edge can be used as a verb to describe the act of providing something with an edge or border.
Remember this!
Hem and edge both refer to the outermost part of something, but they differ in their function, shape, usage, connotation, and verb usage. Hem is specifically used in the context of sewing and finishing fabric edges, while edge has a broader range of meanings and can be used in various contexts. Hem refers to a folded and sewn edge, while edge can be straight, curved, or irregular. Hem is associated with a finished and polished appearance, while edge can have a sharper or rougher connotation.
