Definitions
- Referring to animal feed, such as hay, grain, or other food for livestock. - Talking about a supply of food or provisions for humans or animals. - Describing a stockpile of food or supplies for future use.
- Referring to food for livestock, such as hay, straw, or other plants. - Talking about something that is of low quality or value, used for a specific purpose. - Describing material that is used as a source of material or inspiration.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to food for animals.
- 2Both can be used to describe a supply of food or provisions.
- 3Both can be used metaphorically to describe something of low quality or value.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Provender is more commonly used in British English, while fodder is more common in American English.
- 2Variety: Provender can refer to a wider variety of animal feed, while fodder typically refers to hay or straw.
- 3Quality: Provender can imply a higher quality of animal feed, while fodder can imply lower quality or less desirable feed.
- 4Metaphorical use: Fodder is more commonly used metaphorically to describe something of low quality or value, while provender is less commonly used in this way.
Remember this!
Provender and fodder are synonyms that both refer to animal feed or a supply of food or provisions. However, provender is more commonly used in British English and can imply a higher quality of animal feed, while fodder is more common in American English and can imply lower quality or less desirable feed. Additionally, fodder is more commonly used metaphorically to describe something of low quality or value.
