Definitions
- Referring to a planned meeting between two or more people at a specific time and place. - Describing a romantic or secret meeting between lovers. - Talking about a meeting point for groups of people, such as in outdoor activities or military operations.
- Referring to a gathering of people for a specific purpose, such as discussing business or making decisions. - Describing a formal or official gathering, such as a board meeting or shareholders' meeting. - Talking about a casual or informal gathering, such as a social meeting with friends or colleagues.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve people coming together at a specific time and place.
- 2Both can be planned or spontaneous.
- 3Both can be formal or informal.
- 4Both can involve discussion or decision-making.
- 5Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Meeting is typically for a specific purpose, while rendezvous can be for various reasons, including romantic or secret meetings.
- 2Formality: Meeting is more commonly used in formal contexts, while rendezvous can be associated with a more casual or romantic tone.
- 3Size: Meeting can involve a large group of people, while rendezvous usually refers to a meeting between two or a small group of people.
- 4Connotation: Meeting can be associated with business or work-related contexts, while rendezvous can be associated with romantic or adventurous contexts.
Remember this!
Rendezvous and meeting both refer to gatherings of people at a specific time and place. However, meeting is typically for a specific purpose, often in a formal or business context, while rendezvous can be for various reasons, including romantic or secret meetings, and is associated with a more casual or adventurous tone.
