Definitions
- Referring to the act of cutting off the outer layer of something with a knife or other sharp tool. - Talking about removing the excess or unwanted parts of something, such as trimming the edges of a piece of paper or cutting away the fat from a piece of meat. - Describing the process of reducing something to its essential or basic elements.
- Referring to the act of removing the outer layer of something, such as the skin of a fruit or vegetable. - Talking about the process of taking off a covering or layer from something, such as peeling wallpaper or paint. - Describing the act of separating or dividing something into layers or sections.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve removing an outer layer from something.
- 2Both can be done with a sharp tool or by hand.
- 3Both are used in cooking and food preparation.
- 4Both can be used to improve the appearance or quality of something.
- 5Both can be used figuratively to describe the process of removing or reducing something.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Pare is used for cutting off the outer layer of something solid, while peel is used for removing the outer layer of something soft or flexible.
- 2Tool: Pare is often done with a knife or other sharp tool, while peel can be done with a knife, peeler, or by hand.
- 3Purpose: Pare is often done to remove excess or unwanted parts of something, while peel is often done to make something easier to eat or to improve its appearance.
- 4Result: Pare results in a thinner layer being removed, while peel often results in a thicker layer being removed.
- 5Usage: Pare is more commonly used in cooking and food preparation, while peel is used in a wider range of contexts, such as home improvement or art projects.
Remember this!
Pare and peel are both verbs that describe the process of removing an outer layer from something. However, pare is used for cutting off the outer layer of something solid, often to remove excess or unwanted parts, while peel is used for removing the outer layer of something soft or flexible, often to make it easier to eat or to improve its appearance.
