Definitions
- Describing something that has been damaged or ruined. - Referring to a person who has been excessively indulged or pampered. - Talking about food that has gone bad or is no longer fresh.
- Describing something that has been destroyed or severely damaged. - Referring to a person who is extremely tired or exhausted. - Talking about a vehicle that has been involved in a serious accident.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that has been damaged or ruined.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or people.
- 3Both have negative connotations.
- 4Both are past participles of verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Spoilt implies damage caused by neglect or improper care, while wrecked implies damage caused by a violent force or accident.
- 2Severity: Wrecked implies more severe damage than spoilt.
- 3Usage: Spoilt is more commonly used to describe food or people, while wrecked is more commonly used to describe physical objects or vehicles.
- 4Connotation: Spoilt has a milder connotation than wrecked, which can imply complete destruction.
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Remember this!
Spoilt and wrecked are synonyms that both describe damage or ruin. However, spoilt implies damage caused by neglect or improper care, while wrecked implies damage caused by a violent force or accident. Additionally, wrecked implies more severe damage than spoilt, and is more commonly used to describe physical objects or vehicles.
