Definitions
- Referring to being saved from harm or danger. - Talking about not having to experience something unpleasant or difficult. - Describing the act of not using or consuming something in order to save it for later.
- Describing the act of pardoning someone for a wrongdoing or mistake. - Referring to letting go of anger or resentment towards someone who has hurt you. - Talking about excusing or overlooking a minor offense or mistake.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve showing mercy or leniency towards someone or something.
- 2Both can be acts of kindness or compassion.
- 3Both require letting go of negative emotions such as anger or resentment.
- 4Both can lead to positive outcomes and improved relationships.
- 5Both can be difficult to do but are ultimately beneficial.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Spare is used for objects or situations, while forgive is used for people.
- 2Action: Spare involves not doing something or avoiding a negative outcome, while forgive involves actively pardoning or excusing someone for a wrongdoing.
- 3Emotion: Spare does not necessarily involve negative emotions, while forgive requires letting go of negative emotions such as anger or resentment.
- 4Context: Spare is often used in situations where harm or loss is avoided, while forgive is used in situations where there is a wrong that needs to be righted.
- 5Connotation: Spare can be neutral or positive, while forgive is generally associated with a positive and virtuous act.
Remember this!
Spare and forgive are both acts of mercy or leniency, but they differ in their object, action, emotion, context, and connotation. Spare is used for objects or situations and involves not doing something or avoiding a negative outcome. Forgive is used for people and involves actively pardoning or excusing someone for a wrongdoing, requiring letting go of negative emotions such as anger or resentment.
