Definitions
- Describing the act of stealing something small or of little value. - Referring to taking something without permission, often in a sneaky or secretive way. - Talking about taking something that belongs to someone else without their knowledge or consent.
- Describing the act of taking something without permission or by force. - Referring to stealing something, often in a more forceful or aggressive manner. - Talking about taking something that belongs to someone else without their knowledge or consent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to taking something that belongs to someone else.
- 2Both words imply an act of theft or stealing.
- 3Both words suggest that the action was done without the owner's knowledge or consent.
- 4Both words can be used to describe the act of taking something small or of little value.
What is the difference?
- 1Force: Lifted implies a more forceful or aggressive act of taking compared to pilfered.
- 2Value: Pilfered suggests taking something of little value, while lifted can be used for items of higher value.
- 3Sneakiness: Pilfered implies a more sneaky or secretive act of taking compared to lifted.
- 4Connotation: Lifted has a more negative connotation than pilfered, which can be seen as a less severe form of theft.
- 5Usage: Lifted is more commonly used in American English, while pilfered is more commonly used in British English.
Remember this!
Pilfered and lifted are synonyms that both refer to the act of taking something that belongs to someone else without their knowledge or consent. However, lifted implies a more forceful or aggressive act of taking, often involving items of higher value. On the other hand, pilfered suggests a more sneaky or secretive act of taking, often involving items of little value.
