Definitions
- Describing the act of cutting or chopping wood or other materials with an axe or other sharp tool. - Referring to shaping or carving something by removing material with a tool. - Talking about following a strict or predetermined course of action or adhering to a set of principles or beliefs.
- Describing the act of cutting or chopping roughly or crudely with an axe or other tool. - Referring to breaking into a computer system or network without authorization. - Talking about a person who does a job poorly or unprofessionally.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve using a tool to cut or chop something.
- 2Both can be used to shape or modify something.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 4Both have negative connotations in certain contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Precision: Hewing implies a more precise and deliberate cutting action, while hacking is more rough and unrefined.
- 2Purpose: Hewing is often done with a specific purpose in mind, such as shaping or creating something, while hacking can be more destructive or aimless.
- 3Connotation: Hewing has a more positive connotation, associated with craftsmanship and skill, while hacking has a more negative connotation, associated with vandalism or incompetence.
- 4Tool: Hewing is typically done with an axe or other sharp tool, while hacking can be done with a variety of tools or even bare hands.
- 5Context: Hewing is more commonly used in the context of woodworking or construction, while hacking is more commonly used in the context of computer security or criticism of a person's work.
Remember this!
Hew and hack are both verbs that involve cutting or chopping with a tool. However, hew implies a more precise and deliberate cutting action, often with a specific purpose in mind, while hack is more rough and unrefined, often with a negative connotation. Hew is typically associated with woodworking or construction, while hack is more commonly used in the context of computer security or criticism of a person's work.
