Definitions
- Used to express gratitude for a favor or help received. - Referring to a sense of duty or responsibility to do something. - Talking about being indebted to someone for their kindness or assistance.
- Referring to something that is necessary or mandatory to do. - Talking about something that is needed or essential for a particular purpose. - Describing a situation where something must be done or achieved.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words imply a need or necessity to do something.
- 2Both words suggest an obligation or duty to fulfill a particular task or requirement.
- 3Both words can be used to express a formal tone in writing or speech.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Obliged is less common than required in everyday language.
- 2Emotion: Obliged implies a sense of gratitude or indebtedness, while required is more neutral and objective.
- 3Flexibility: Required is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while obliged is more limited in its usage.
- 4Subjectivity: Obliged is more subjective and dependent on personal feelings, while required is more objective and based on external factors.
- 5Connotation: Obliged has a positive connotation, while required can have a negative connotation if it implies a burden or inconvenience.
Remember this!
Obliged and required are synonyms that both imply a need or necessity to do something. However, obliged emphasizes a sense of gratitude or indebtedness, while required is more neutral and objective. Additionally, required is more versatile and commonly used in various contexts, while obliged is more limited in its usage and has a more positive connotation.
