Definitions
- Describing something that was previously visible or present and has now become visible again. - Referring to a person or thing that has returned after being absent for a period of time. - Talking about an event or situation that has occurred again after a break or pause.
- Describing something that was previously hidden or submerged and has now become visible again. - Referring to a person or thing that has returned after being absent or lost for a period of time. - Talking about a problem or issue that has come up again after being resolved or forgotten.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that was previously absent and has now returned.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to people, things, events, or situations.
- 3Both words imply that the thing or person in question was not expected to return.
- 4Both words suggest that the thing or person in question was previously known or present.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reappear is more commonly used to describe the return of something or someone that was previously visible or present. Resurface is more commonly used to describe the return of something or someone that was previously hidden or submerged.
- 2Connotation: Reappear has a neutral connotation, while resurface can have a negative connotation, suggesting that the thing or person in question was unwanted or unexpected.
- 3Imagery: Reappear suggests something coming back into view, while resurface suggests something emerging from beneath the surface.
- 4Frequency: Reappear implies that the thing or person in question has returned after a relatively short absence, while resurface implies that the thing or person in question has returned after a longer absence.
- 5Context: Reappear is often used in the context of entertainment, such as a performer returning to the stage. Resurface is often used in the context of news or current events, such as a problem or issue resurfacing in the media.
Remember this!
Reappear and resurface are synonyms that describe the return of something or someone that was previously absent. However, reappear is more commonly used to describe the return of something or someone that was previously visible or present, while resurface is more commonly used to describe the return of something or someone that was previously hidden or submerged.
