Definitions
- Referring to a person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle without permission. - Talking about someone who sneaks onto a vehicle to avoid paying for transportation. - Describing a person who illegally boards a vehicle to escape from danger or persecution.
- Referring to a person who enters a building or property without permission or authorization. - Talking about someone who breaks into a home or business with the intention of committing a crime. - Describing a person who unlawfully enters a restricted area or private property.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people who enter a place or vehicle without permission.
- 2Both words have negative connotations and imply illegal or unauthorized behavior.
- 3Both words can cause harm or danger to others, especially in certain contexts.
- 4Both words involve an element of stealth or secrecy.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Stowaway refers specifically to someone who hides on a vehicle, while intruder can apply to any type of unauthorized entry, including buildings and properties.
- 2Intention: Stowaway may be seeking transportation or escape, while intruder is often motivated by criminal intent.
- 3Connotation: Stowaway can have a sympathetic connotation, as the person may be seeking refuge or a better life, while intruder is almost always negative and implies malicious intent.
- 4Legal status: Stowaway may not necessarily be breaking the law, depending on the circumstances, while intruder is always illegal.
- 5Risk level: Stowaway may pose a risk to themselves or the crew of the vehicle, while intruder may pose a risk to the occupants of the building or property they are entering.
Remember this!
Stowaway and intruder are both words that describe unauthorized entry, but they differ in their location, intention, connotation, legal status, and risk level. A stowaway is someone who hides on a vehicle without permission, and may be seeking transportation or escape, while an intruder is someone who enters a building or property without permission, often with criminal intent.
