Definitions
- Referring to a lake or inlet in Ireland or Scotland. - Talking about a body of water that is surrounded by land. - Describing a natural or artificial water basin.
- Referring to a large body of water surrounded by land. - Talking about a natural or artificial water basin. - Describing a body of water that is not connected to the sea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are bodies of water surrounded by land.
- 2Both can be natural or artificial.
- 3Both can be used for recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating.
- 4Both can provide habitats for various aquatic plants and animals.
- 5Both can be sources of drinking water or irrigation.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Lake is generally larger than lough.
- 2Depth: Lough is often shallower than lake.
- 3Shape: Lough can have irregular shapes, while lake is usually round or oval-shaped.
- 4Usage: Lough is used more commonly in literature and poetry, while lake is used more commonly in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Lough and lake are both bodies of water surrounded by land and can be natural or artificial. However, lough is a term mainly used in Ireland and Scotland, while lake is used worldwide. Lake is generally larger, deeper, and more commonly used in everyday language, while lough is often shallower and used more commonly in literature and poetry.
