Definitions
- Describing the act of cutting off the top or upper part of something, such as a tree or plant. - Referring to the removal of the upper portion of an animal's ear for identification purposes. - Talking about the act of cutting off or trimming the top portion of hair or fur.
- Referring to the act of cutting or harvesting plants or fruits for food or other purposes. - Describing a group of plants or fruits that are grown and harvested together. - Talking about the yield or amount of plants or fruits produced in a particular season.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve cutting or removing a portion of something.
- 2Both can be related to agriculture or gardening.
- 3Both can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Lops refers to the upper part of something, while crop refers to the entire plant or fruit.
- 2Purpose: Lops is often done for pruning or shaping purposes, while crop is done for harvesting or producing food.
- 3Quantity: Lops usually involves cutting off a small portion, while crop involves harvesting a larger quantity.
- 4Type of object: Lops can refer to trees, plants, animals, or hair, while crop typically refers to plants or fruits.
- 5Connotation: Lops can have a negative connotation, suggesting damage or disfigurement, while crop has a positive connotation, suggesting abundance or productivity.
Remember this!
Lops and crop are both verbs that involve cutting or removing a portion of something. However, the difference between lops and crop is their object and purpose. Lops refers to the upper part of something and is often done for pruning or shaping purposes, while crop refers to the entire plant or fruit and is done for harvesting or producing food.
