Definitions
- Describing something that has been marked or blurred by dirty fingers or hands. - Referring to a surface that has been stained or discolored by rubbing or touching it with dirty hands. - Talking about a drawing or painting that has been accidentally blurred or distorted.
- Describing something that has been spread or rubbed over a surface, often in a messy or uneven way. - Referring to a substance that has been applied to a surface and then spread around with a finger or tool. - Talking about a makeup or paint application that has been unevenly distributed or blended.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe marks or stains on a surface.
- 2Both words can be used to describe unintentional or accidental marks.
- 3Both words involve some form of rubbing or touching a surface.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Smudging is caused by dirty fingers or hands, while smearing is caused by spreading or rubbing a substance over a surface.
- 2Appearance: Smudging creates a blurred or fuzzy appearance, while smearing creates an uneven or messy appearance.
- 3Intention: Smudging is often unintentional, while smearing can be intentional or unintentional.
- 4Substance: Smudging usually involves ink or dirt, while smearing can involve any substance that can be spread over a surface.
- 5Usage: Smudging is more commonly used to describe marks made by hands or fingers, while smearing is more commonly used to describe marks made by substances.
Remember this!
Smudged and smeared are synonyms that describe marks or stains on a surface. However, the difference between smudged and smeared is their cause, appearance, intention, substance, and usage. Smudging is caused by dirty fingers or hands and creates a blurred appearance, while smearing is caused by spreading a substance over a surface and creates an uneven or messy appearance.
