Definitions
- Describing something that happens repeatedly, often at regular intervals. - Referring to a problem or issue that keeps happening or coming back. - Talking about a memory or thought that keeps resurfacing or returning.
- Referring to doing something again, either exactly or with some variation. - Describing the act of saying or playing something again, either verbatim or with some changes. - Talking about a pattern or behavior that is consistent or predictable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve something happening or being done again.
- 2Both can refer to a pattern or behavior that is consistent or predictable.
- 3Both can be used in various contexts, such as music, language, or events.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Recur implies something happening repeatedly at regular intervals, while repeat can refer to something happening again at any time.
- 2Cause: Recur often implies something happening again due to an underlying cause or problem, while repeat can happen for various reasons.
- 3Focus: Recur emphasizes the return or resurfacing of something, while repeat emphasizes the act of doing something again.
- 4Usage: Recur is less common and more formal than repeat, which is versatile and used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Recur and repeat both refer to something happening or being done again. However, the difference between them lies in their frequency, variation, cause, focus, and usage. Recur implies something happening repeatedly at regular intervals, often due to an underlying problem or issue, while repeat can refer to doing something again at any time, with some changes or variations. Repeat is more versatile and commonly used than recur in everyday language.
