Definitions
- Describing the act of trying again after a previous attempt has failed. - Referring to a second or subsequent attempt at completing a task or achieving a goal. - Talking about giving something another try after a previous failure.
- Describing the act of trying again after a previous attempt has failed. - Referring to a second or subsequent attempt at completing a task or achieving a goal. - Talking about giving something another try after a previous failure.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to trying again after a previous failure.
- 2Both words can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 3Both words imply a previous unsuccessful attempt.
- 4Both words involve giving something another chance.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Retry is more commonly used in formal contexts, while reattempt is less formal and more commonly used in informal contexts.
- 2Connotation: Reattempt may imply a more optimistic or positive attitude towards trying again, while retry may imply a more neutral or pragmatic attitude.
- 3Usage: Reattempt may be more commonly used in situations where the previous attempt was unsuccessful due to external factors, while retry may be more commonly used in situations where the previous attempt was unsuccessful due to internal factors.
- 4Frequency: Retry is more commonly used than reattempt in everyday language.
Remember this!
Reattempt and retry are synonyms that both refer to trying again after a previous failure. However, retry is more formal and commonly used, while reattempt is less formal and less commonly used. Additionally, reattempt may imply a more positive attitude towards trying again, while retry may be more neutral or pragmatic.
