Definitions
- Describing a careful and thorough reading of a document or text. - Referring to a leisurely and relaxed reading of a book or magazine. - Talking about browsing through a collection of items, such as a store or library.
- Referring to the act of interpreting written or printed words. - Describing the process of gaining knowledge or information from a text. - Talking about the activity of enjoying a book or other written material.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the act of looking at written or printed words.
- 2Both can be used to gain knowledge or information.
- 3Both can be enjoyable activities.
- 4Both require focus and attention.
- 5Both can be done alone or with others.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Perusing implies a more careful and thorough reading than reading.
- 2Purpose: Perusing is often done with a specific goal in mind, while reading can be more general or for entertainment.
- 3Speed: Perusing can be slower and more deliberate than reading.
- 4Connotation: Perusing can imply a more serious or academic tone than reading.
- 5Usage: Perusing is less common than reading in everyday language.
Remember this!
Perusing and reading both involve looking at written or printed words to gain knowledge or enjoyment. However, perusing implies a more careful and thorough reading with a specific goal in mind, while reading can be more general or for entertainment. Additionally, perusing is less common in everyday language and can imply a more serious or academic tone.
