Definitions
- Referring to a farming tool used to turn over soil in preparation for planting. - Talking about the act of using a plow to till the land. - Describing the process of breaking up and loosening soil with a plow.
- Referring to the same farming tool as plow, but spelled with the British English spelling. - Talking about the act of using a plough to till the land. - Describing the process of breaking up and loosening soil with a plough.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the same farming tool used to till the soil.
- 2Both words can be used as nouns or verbs.
- 3Both words are spelled differently in American and British English.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Plow is more commonly used in American English, while plough is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Connotation: Plow may be associated with a more modern or industrialized approach to farming, while plough may be associated with a more traditional or historical approach.
Remember this!
Plow and plough are synonyms that refer to the same farming tool used to till the soil. The main difference between the two words is their spelling and usage in American and British English. While plow is more commonly used in American English, plough is more commonly used in British English. However, both words can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
