Definitions
- Describing standing or lingering in a public place without any apparent purpose. - Referring to hanging around a particular area without any specific reason. - Talking about spending time in a place without any intention of doing anything productive.
- Referring to being inactive or doing nothing. - Describing a state of being unoccupied or having no work to do. - Talking about wasting time or not using it productively.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve not doing anything productive.
- 2Both can be seen as wasting time.
- 3Both can be used to describe a lack of activity or purpose.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Loitering typically takes place in a public area, while idling can take place anywhere.
- 2Action: Loitering implies standing or lingering, while idling implies being inactive or doing nothing.
- 3Purpose: Loitering suggests a lack of purpose or intention, while idling suggests a lack of work or occupation.
- 4Connotation: Loitering has a negative connotation and can be associated with criminal activity, while idling is more neutral and can be used in various contexts.
- 5Duration: Loitering can imply a longer period of time spent in one place, while idling can refer to a shorter period of time.
Remember this!
Loitering and idling both refer to a lack of activity or purpose. However, loitering specifically implies standing or lingering in a public area without any apparent purpose, while idling refers to being inactive or doing nothing, regardless of location. Additionally, loitering has a negative connotation and can be associated with criminal activity, while idling is more neutral and can be used in various contexts.
