Definitions
- Referring to returning to a previous state or condition. - Describing the act of going back to a previous topic or subject in a conversation. - Talking about responding to a request or inquiry with a previous answer or action.
- Referring to going back to a previous location or place. - Describing the act of giving something back to its original owner or place. - Talking about the act of resuming an activity or behavior after a break or interruption.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve going back to a previous state or location.
- 2Both can be used as verbs.
- 3Both can refer to resuming a previous activity or behavior.
- 4Both can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 5Both can be used in various tenses.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Revert is less common than return in everyday language.
- 2Direction: Revert implies going back to a previous state or condition, while return implies going back to a previous location or place.
- 3Ownership: Return implies giving something back to its original owner or place, while revert does not have this connotation.
- 4Formality: Revert is more formal and technical than return.
- 5Connotation: Revert can have a negative connotation, implying a setback or failure, while return is neutral or positive.
Remember this!
Revert and return are synonyms that both refer to going back to a previous state or location. However, revert is less common and more formal than return. Revert implies going back to a previous state or condition, while return implies going back to a previous location or place. Additionally, return has a connotation of giving something back to its original owner or place, while revert does not have this connotation.
