Definitions
- Referring to a collection of various items or things that are not specifically named. - Describing a group of miscellaneous or diverse objects. - Talking about a variety of different things that are not related to each other.
- Referring to a group of different things that are similar in some way. - Describing a collection of various items that are of the same type or category. - Talking about a variety of things that are related to each other in some way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a collection of multiple items.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a variety of things.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives to modify a noun.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Sundry refers to a more diverse and wide-ranging collection of items, while assorted implies a more limited and specific range of items.
- 2Type: Assorted suggests that the items belong to the same category or type, while sundry does not imply any particular relationship between the items.
- 3Usage: Sundry is more commonly used in formal or legal contexts, while assorted is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Sundry has a neutral connotation, while assorted has a positive connotation, implying a desirable variety of items.
- 5Grammatical function: Sundry can be used as both an adjective and a noun, while assorted is primarily used as an adjective.
Remember this!
Sundry and assorted are synonyms that both refer to a collection of multiple items. However, sundry implies a more diverse and wide-ranging collection of items, while assorted suggests a more limited and specific range of items that belong to the same category or type. Additionally, sundry is more commonly used in formal or legal contexts, while assorted is more commonly used in everyday language with a positive connotation.
