Definitions
- Describing an action of throwing something forcefully and with great effort. - Referring to a sudden movement of arms or legs in an uncontrolled manner. - Talking about a gesture of opening one's arms wide as a sign of welcome or embrace.
- Referring to the act of stretching something out to its full length or size. - Describing a period of time that is longer than usual or expected. - Talking about a gesture of reaching out or offering something to someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the idea of stretching or reaching out.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical actions.
- 3Both can be used to describe gestures or movements of the body.
- 4Both can be used to describe the lengthening of time or duration.
What is the difference?
- 1Force: Outflung implies a forceful and sudden movement, while extended does not necessarily imply force.
- 2Direction: Outflung suggests a movement away from the body, while extended suggests a movement towards something or someone.
- 3Purpose: Outflung often implies a negative emotion or action, such as frustration or throwing something away, while extended can be used in positive or neutral contexts.
- 4Formality: Extended is more commonly used in formal writing or speech, while outflung is more informal and less commonly used.
- 5Connotation: Outflung can have a negative connotation, while extended is more neutral or positive in meaning.
Remember this!
Outflung and extended both involve the idea of stretching or reaching out, but they differ in force, direction, purpose, formality, and connotation. Outflung implies a forceful and sudden movement away from the body, often with a negative connotation, while extended suggests a movement towards something or someone, without necessarily implying force or negativity. Extended is more commonly used in formal contexts, while outflung is more informal and less common.
