Definitions
- Referring to a small, solid mass or piece of something. - Describing a swelling or bump on the body. - Talking about a large amount of something that is clumped together.
- Referring to a rounded handle or projection on a surface. - Describing a small, rounded protuberance on a plant or tree. - Talking about a button or switch that can be turned or pushed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both lump and knob refer to a rounded shape.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects.
- 3Both can be found in nature or man-made objects.
- 4Both can be used to control or manipulate something.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Lump is typically irregularly shaped while knob is usually round or cylindrical.
- 2Function: Lump is often used to describe a mass or quantity of something while knob is usually a handle or button.
- 3Size: Lump can be any size while knob is usually small.
- 4Texture: Lump is often rough or uneven while knob is usually smooth.
- 5Usage: Lump is more commonly used to describe natural objects or substances while knob is more commonly used to describe man-made objects or controls.
Remember this!
While both lump and knob refer to a rounded shape, they differ in their shape, function, size, texture, and usage. Lump is typically irregularly shaped and used to describe a mass or quantity of something, while knob is usually round or cylindrical and used as a handle or button. Lump is more commonly used to describe natural objects or substances, while knob is more commonly used to describe man-made objects or controls.
