Definitions
- Referring to a loud and chaotic noise or commotion. - Describing a noisy and bustling environment, such as a crowded market or street. - Talking about a state of confusion or disorder caused by a lot of people or things.
- Describing a noisy and disruptive disturbance or uproar. - Referring to a state of chaos or confusion caused by a sudden event or action. - Talking about a situation where there is a lot of activity or movement, often in a disorganized manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a noisy and chaotic situation.
- 2Both words can refer to a state of confusion or disorder.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a crowded or bustling environment.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Commotion implies a more intense and disruptive disturbance than hubbub.
- 2Cause: Commotion is often caused by a sudden event or action, while hubbub can be caused by a variety of factors.
- 3Duration: Hubbub can be a continuous noise or commotion, while commotion is often a short-lived disturbance.
- 4Connotation: Hubbub can have a more neutral or even positive connotation, while commotion is often associated with negative events or situations.
Remember this!
Hubbub and commotion are synonyms that describe a noisy and chaotic situation. However, commotion implies a more intense and disruptive disturbance caused by a sudden event or action, while hubbub can be caused by a variety of factors and can have a more neutral or even positive connotation.
