Definitions
- To insert oneself into a conversation or situation to offer an opinion or suggestion. - To place something between two objects or people. - To interrupt or break the flow of something, such as a conversation or process.
- To meddle or intervene in someone else's affairs or business. - To disrupt or hinder the progress or functioning of something. - To get involved in a situation without being invited or welcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve getting involved in a situation.
- 2Both words can have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can refer to disrupting or interrupting something.
- 4Both words can be used in social situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Interpose involves inserting oneself or something into a situation, while interfere involves meddling or intervening in a situation.
- 2Effect: Interpose can have a neutral or positive effect, while interfere usually has a negative effect.
- 3Permission: Interpose can be done with permission or invitation, while interfere is usually unwelcome.
- 4Focus: Interpose can focus on the object being placed or inserted, while interfere focuses on the action of meddling or disrupting.
- 5Usage: Interpose is less common than interfere in everyday language.
Remember this!
Interpose and interfere are both verbs that involve getting involved in a situation. However, the difference between the two is their intention and effect. Interpose involves inserting oneself or something into a situation, which can have a neutral or positive effect. On the other hand, interfere involves meddling or intervening in a situation, which usually has a negative effect and is unwelcome.
