Definitions
- Describing something that is no longer in fashion or popular. - Referring to a process of phasing out or discontinuing a product or service. - Talking about a practice or idea that is becoming obsolete or outdated.
- Describing something that is old-fashioned or outdated. - Referring to a process of making something obsolete or outdated. - Talking about a practice or idea that is no longer relevant or useful.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is outdated or no longer useful.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to products, practices, or ideas.
- 3Both words suggest a need for change or improvement.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
- 5Both words are not commonly used in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Outmode is more commonly used than antiquate.
- 2Meaning: Outmode emphasizes the process of becoming outdated, while antiquate emphasizes the result of being outdated.
- 3Connotation: Outmode has a neutral connotation, while antiquate has a negative connotation.
- 4Formality: Antiquate is more formal than outmode.
Remember this!
Outmode and antiquate are synonyms that describe something that is outdated or no longer useful. While both words share similarities, such as suggesting a need for change or improvement, they differ in usage, meaning, connotation, origin, and formality. Outmode is a more modern word that emphasizes the process of becoming outdated, while antiquate is an older word that emphasizes the result of being outdated and has a more negative connotation. Additionally, antiquate is more formal than outmode.
