Definitions
- Referring to a fee paid in advance to secure the services of a professional, such as a lawyer or consultant. - Describing a person who is employed to provide ongoing services or advice to a company or individual. - Talking about a device used to hold something in place or prevent it from moving.
- Referring to the part of something that is left over after the rest has been used or taken. - Describing a book or product that is unsold and still available for purchase. - Talking about the act of continuing or remaining after others have stopped or left.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words contain the letters 'r', 'e', 'a', 'i', 'n', and 'e'.
- 2Both words are nouns.
- 3Both words refer to something that is left over or remaining.
- 4Both words can be used in mathematical contexts.
- 5Both words can be used in business contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Retainer refers to a fee paid in advance for services or a device used to hold something in place, while remainder refers to what is left over after the rest has been used or taken.
- 2Usage: Retainer is typically used in legal or business contexts, while remainder is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Retainer has a more positive connotation, suggesting ongoing support or service, while remainder can suggest something leftover or unwanted.
- 4Mathematics: Remainder is often used in mathematical contexts to describe the amount left over after division, while retainer is not used in this way.
Remember this!
Retainer and remainder are two words that are similar in that they both refer to something that is left over or remaining. However, they differ in meaning, usage, part of speech, connotation, and their association with mathematics.
