Definitions
- Describing an action done alone without any help or assistance. - Referring to a task or responsibility undertaken by one person without any support. - Talking about an accomplishment achieved by one person without any collaboration or teamwork.
- Referring to a person who can work or function without any external support or guidance. - Describing a task or responsibility that can be accomplished without any assistance. - Talking about a decision or action taken without any influence or interference from others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or tasks done without any external support or assistance.
- 2Both words emphasize self-reliance and individual effort.
- 3Both words imply a sense of autonomy and independence.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Singlehandedly is more commonly used to describe physical tasks or accomplishments, while independently is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 2Collaboration: Singlehandedly implies that there was no collaboration or teamwork involved, while independently does not necessarily exclude the possibility of collaboration.
- 3Scope: Singlehandedly emphasizes the entirety of a task or accomplishment, while independently can refer to a part or aspect of a task.
- 4Connotation: Singlehandedly can have a heroic or impressive connotation, while independently can be neutral or positive depending on the context.
- 5Formality: Singlehandedly is less formal than independently and may be more appropriate in casual or informal contexts.
Remember this!
Singlehandedly and independently both describe actions or tasks done without any external support or assistance. However, singlehandedly emphasizes physical tasks or accomplishments achieved without any collaboration or teamwork, while independently is more versatile and can be used in various contexts. Additionally, singlehandedly may have a heroic or impressive connotation, while independently is more neutral or positive depending on the context.
