Definitions
- Referring to a unit of measurement for liquids, equivalent to a quarter of a gallon. - Talking about a container that holds one quart of liquid. - Describing a specific amount of liquid, such as a quart of milk or water.
- Referring to one-fourth of something, such as a pie or pizza. - Talking about a period of time lasting three months, such as a fiscal quarter. - Describing a specific location or direction, such as the northeast quarter of a city.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a portion or division of something.
- 2Both words can be used as nouns.
- 3Both words have numerical value, with quart being one-fourth of a gallon and quarter being one-fourth of something else.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Quart is primarily used to measure liquids, while quarter can refer to a variety of things, such as time, location, or portions of food.
- 2Measurement: Quart is a specific unit of measurement for liquids, while quarter can refer to any one-fourth division of something.
- 3Plurality: Quart can be used in both singular and plural forms, while quarter is typically used in singular form unless referring to multiple periods of time or locations.
- 4Context: Quart is often used in cooking or recipes, while quarter is more commonly used in sports, business, or geography contexts.
Remember this!
Quart and quarter are similar in that they both refer to a portion or division of something, but they differ in their usage, measurement, plurality, context, and pronunciation. Quart is primarily used to measure liquids and can be used in both singular and plural forms, while quarter can refer to a variety of things and is typically used in singular form unless referring to multiple periods of time or locations.
