Definitions
- Describing a low-lying area between hills or mountains. - Referring to a depression or basin in the earth's surface. - Talking about a valley or a hollow that is usually dry.
- Describing a space or cavity inside an object. - Referring to a sunken area in the earth's surface. - Talking about a depression or basin that can hold water.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a depression or basin in the earth's surface.
- 2Both words can refer to a sunken area or cavity.
- 3Both words can be used to describe natural formations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Howe is more commonly used in Scottish English, while hollow is more common in American and British English.
- 2Shape: Howe typically describes a long and narrow depression, while hollow can refer to a variety of shapes and sizes.
- 3Function: Howe often refers to a dry valley or basin, while hollow can describe a depression that can hold water or other substances.
- 4Connotation: Howe has a more poetic and romantic connotation, while hollow can have negative connotations such as emptiness or insincerity.
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Remember this!
Howe and hollow are both words that describe depressions or basins in the earth's surface. However, howe is more commonly used in Scottish English and typically describes a long and narrow valley or basin, while hollow is more versatile and can describe depressions of various shapes and sizes. Additionally, howe has a more poetic connotation, while hollow can have negative connotations.
