Definitions
- Referring to a large vehicle used for transporting goods on roads. - Talking about a commercial vehicle designed to carry heavy loads. - Describing a vehicle with a separate cab and cargo area.
- Referring to a large vehicle used for transporting goods on roads. - Talking about a commercial vehicle designed to carry heavy loads. - Describing a vehicle with a separate cab and cargo area.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are large vehicles used for transporting goods.
- 2Both have a separate cab and cargo area.
- 3Both are designed to carry heavy loads.
- 4Both are commonly used in commercial settings.
- 5Both are used for transportation on roads.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Lorry is more commonly used in British English, while truck is more common in American English.
- 2Size: Lorry is often used to describe larger vehicles, while truck can refer to a range of sizes.
- 3Industry: Lorry is often associated with the transportation of goods in industries such as construction, while truck is associated with a wider range of industries.
- 4Connotation: Lorry may be associated with a more formal or technical tone, while truck is more casual and informal.
Remember this!
Lorry and truck are synonyms that refer to large vehicles used for transporting goods on roads. While they share many similarities, there are some differences in usage, size, industry, and connotation. Lorry is more commonly used in British English and may be associated with a more formal or technical tone, while truck is more common in American English and has a more casual and informal connotation.
