Definitions
- Referring to the outer edge of a city or town. - Talking about the surrounding areas of a city or town. - Describing the outskirts of a forest or park.
- Referring to the outer edge or border of something. - Talking about the periphery or margin of a group or society. - Describing something that is unconventional or on the edge of mainstream culture.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the outer edge or border of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the periphery or margin of a group or society.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is not at the center or mainstream.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Outskirt refers specifically to the outer edge of a city or town, while fringe can refer to the outer edge of any object or concept.
- 2Physicality: Outskirt is more commonly used to describe physical locations, while fringe can be used to describe abstract concepts or ideas.
- 3Connotation: Outskirt is neutral in tone, while fringe can have negative connotations of being unconventional or outside the norm.
- 4Usage: Outskirt is typically used as a noun, while fringe can be used as both a noun and an adjective.
- 5Association: Outskirt is associated with urban or rural areas, while fringe is associated with social or cultural contexts.
Remember this!
Outskirt and fringe are synonyms that both refer to the outer edge or border of something. However, outskirt is more commonly used to describe the physical location of a city or town's outer edge, while fringe can be used to describe abstract concepts or ideas that are unconventional or outside the norm. Additionally, fringe can have negative connotations, while outskirt is neutral in tone.
