Definitions
- Describing a large group of insects or animals moving together. - Referring to a large number of people or things moving quickly and chaotically. - Talking about a sudden influx or surge of people or things in a particular area.
- Referring to a large crowd of people gathered together in one place. - Describing a group of people moving together in a particular direction. - Talking about a busy or crowded place with many people or things.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a large group of people or things.
- 2Both words can be used to describe movement or activity.
- 3Both words suggest a sense of chaos or busyness.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a crowded place or event.
- 5Both words have a negative connotation when used to describe a situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Movement: Swarm suggests a more chaotic and uncontrolled movement, while throng implies a more purposeful and directed movement.
- 2Size: Swarm is typically used to describe a larger group than throng.
- 3Nature: Swarm is often used to describe insects or animals, while throng is used to describe people.
- 4Connotation: Swarm has a more negative connotation than throng, which can be used neutrally or positively.
- 5Intensity: Swarm implies a sudden and intense gathering, while throng can describe a more gradual buildup of people or things.
Remember this!
Swarm and throng are synonyms that both describe a large group of people or things. However, swarm suggests a more chaotic and uncontrolled movement, often used to describe insects or animals, while throng implies a more purposeful and directed movement, typically used to describe people. Additionally, swarm has a more negative connotation than throng.
