Definitions
- Referring to a small, sharp fragment of a broken object, such as glass or pottery. - Describing a piece of something that has been shattered or broken into smaller pieces. - Talking about a sharp and jagged piece of material that can cause injury if handled carelessly.
- Referring to a part or portion of a larger whole. - Describing a single item or object that is separate from others. - Talking about a section or segment of something that can be detached or removed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a part or portion of a larger whole.
- 2Both can be used to describe something that has been broken or separated.
- 3Both can be used to describe a physical object or material.
- 4Both can be countable nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Shard typically refers to a small and sharp fragment, while piece can refer to a range of sizes, from small to large.
- 2Shape: Shard often implies a sharp and jagged shape, while piece can have a variety of shapes.
- 3Material: Shard is often associated with materials that are brittle and prone to breaking, such as glass or pottery, while piece can refer to any type of material.
- 4Usage: Shard is less common and more specific in its usage, while piece is more versatile and can be used in a wide range of contexts.
- 5Connotation: Shard can imply danger or fragility, while piece is more neutral in connotation.
Remember this!
Shard and piece both refer to a part or portion of a larger whole. However, shard typically implies a small, sharp, and jagged fragment of a brittle material, while piece can refer to a range of sizes and shapes of any material. Shard is less common and more specific in its usage, while piece is more versatile and can be used in a wide range of contexts.
