Definitions
- Describing the act of working hard towards a goal or objective. - Referring to making an effort to achieve something despite challenges or obstacles. - Talking about putting in a lot of effort and dedication to reach a desired outcome.
- Describing the act of making an attempt to do something. - Referring to making an effort to accomplish a task or goal. - Talking about putting in effort to solve a problem or overcome a challenge.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making an effort to achieve something.
- 2Both imply that there may be challenges or obstacles to overcome.
- 3Both suggest a level of dedication and commitment to the task at hand.
- 4Both can be used to describe mental or physical effort.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Striving suggests a higher level of effort and dedication than trying.
- 2Goal-oriented: Striving is often associated with working towards a specific goal or objective, while trying can be more general.
- 3Outcome: Striving implies a desire for a positive outcome, while trying does not necessarily imply success.
- 4Attitude: Striving has a more positive connotation, while trying can be neutral or negative depending on the context.
- 5Usage: Striving is less commonly used than trying in everyday language.
Remember this!
Striving and trying both refer to making an effort to achieve something. However, striving implies a higher level of effort and dedication towards a specific goal or objective, while trying can be more general and does not necessarily imply success. Additionally, striving has a more positive connotation and is less commonly used than trying in everyday language.
