Definitions
- Referring to a loud and chaotic noise or commotion in a public place. - Describing a noisy gathering or event with many people talking at once. - Talking about a situation where there is a lot of confusion or disorder.
- Referring to a loud and unpleasant noise, often repetitive or continuous. - Describing a disturbance caused by someone or something that is disruptive or annoying. - Talking about a situation where there is a lot of chaos or confusion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to loud and disruptive sounds.
- 2Both can be used to describe a chaotic or disorderly situation.
- 3Both can be used to describe a situation that is difficult to concentrate in.
- 4Both can be used to describe a situation that is annoying or frustrating.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Hubbub has a more neutral connotation while racket has a negative connotation.
- 2Sound quality: Hubbub implies a mixture of sounds while racket implies a harsh and unpleasant sound.
- 3Cause: Hubbub is often caused by a large group of people while racket can be caused by a single source.
- 4Frequency: Racket implies a continuous or repetitive sound while hubbub does not necessarily imply repetition.
Remember this!
Hubbub and racket both refer to loud and disruptive sounds, but they have different origins, connotations, and implications. Hubbub is a more neutral term that implies a mixture of sounds caused by a large group of people, while racket has a negative connotation and implies a harsh and unpleasant sound that can be caused by a single source.
