Definitions
- Referring to a temporary problem or obstacle that causes a delay or interruption. - Describing a sudden pause or stop in progress. - Talking about a difficulty or snag in a plan or process.
- Referring to a sudden and involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, causing a sharp intake of breath and a sound. - Describing a small problem or issue that interrupts a process or plan. - Talking about a temporary setback or obstacle that can be overcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a temporary problem or obstacle.
- 2Both words refer to an interruption or delay in progress.
- 3Both words can be used in a figurative sense to describe setbacks or difficulties.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Hitch is caused by external factors while hiccup is caused by internal factors.
- 2Physicality: Hitch is more often used in a metaphorical sense while hiccup is more often used in a literal sense.
- 3Duration: Hitch can last longer than hiccup.
- 4Severity: Hitch can be more severe than hiccup.
Remember this!
Hitch and hiccup are both synonyms that describe a temporary problem or obstacle that causes an interruption or delay in progress. However, hitch is more often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a difficulty or snag in a plan or process, while hiccup is more often used in a literal sense to describe a sudden and involuntary contraction of the diaphragm or a small problem that can be overcome.
