Definitions
- Referring to a physical barrier or obstacle that must be overcome. - Talking about a challenge or difficulty that must be faced and overcome. - Describing a problem or issue that must be resolved before progress can be made.
- Referring to a problem or challenge that is hard to overcome. - Talking about a situation that is complicated or challenging to deal with. - Describing a task or activity that requires effort or skill to complete.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to challenges or obstacles that must be overcome.
- 2Both words imply a level of effort or skill required to overcome the challenge.
- 3Both words can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
- 4Both words can be used to describe problems or issues that must be resolved.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Hurdle refers to a specific obstacle or barrier, while difficulty can refer to a wide range of challenges.
- 2Physicality: Hurdle implies a physical obstacle that must be physically overcome, while difficulty can be more abstract or mental.
- 3Intensity: Hurdle implies a higher level of challenge or difficulty than difficulty.
- 4Usage: Hurdle is more commonly used in sports or physical contexts, while difficulty is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 5Connotation: Hurdle has a more positive connotation, implying a challenge to be overcome, while difficulty can have a negative connotation, implying an obstacle that is hard to overcome.
Remember this!
Hurdle and difficulty are synonyms that refer to challenges or obstacles that must be overcome. However, hurdle refers specifically to a physical obstacle or barrier that must be overcome, while difficulty can refer to a wide range of challenges, including mental or abstract ones. Additionally, hurdle implies a higher level of challenge or difficulty than difficulty, and hurdle is more commonly used in sports or physical contexts.
