Definitions
- Referring to a space or distance set back from the margin of a page or text. - Describing a mark or impression made by pressing or cutting into a surface. - Talking about a temporary or permanent change in shape or form caused by pressure or force.
- Describing a small depression or hollow in a surface, often on the skin. - Referring to a small, round indentation or depression on a surface. - Talking about a facial feature that appears when someone smiles.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a depression or indentation on a surface.
- 2Both can be caused by pressure or force.
- 3Both are physical features that can be seen or felt.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Indent is usually larger and deeper than a dimple.
- 2Shape: Dimple is typically round or oval, while indent can have various shapes.
- 3Location: Dimple is often found on the skin, while indent can appear on any surface.
- 4Cause: Indent is usually caused by cutting or pressing into a surface, while dimple can be a natural feature or caused by pressure.
- 5Usage: Indent is more commonly used in written or printed materials, while dimple is more often used to describe a physical feature or object.
Remember this!
Indent and dimple both refer to a depression or indentation on a surface. However, indent is usually larger and deeper, caused by cutting or pressing into a surface, and is more commonly used in written or printed materials. On the other hand, dimple is typically round or oval, often found on the skin, and can be a natural feature or caused by pressure.
