Definitions
- Referring to food that is ordered from a restaurant or fast-food chain and taken home to eat. - Talking about the main point or conclusion of a discussion or presentation. - Describing a situation where something is removed or taken away from a person or place.
- Referring to food that is ordered from a restaurant or fast-food chain and taken home to eat. - Talking about the act of carrying something out of a place or building. - Describing a situation where something is done or accomplished successfully.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to food that is ordered from a restaurant or fast-food chain and taken away to eat elsewhere.
- 2Both words can be used as nouns or verbs.
- 3Both words involve the action of taking something away from a place or location.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Takeaway is more commonly used in the context of food, while carryout can be used in a broader range of contexts.
- 2Connotation: Takeaway may have a more informal or casual connotation, while carryout can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Both takeaway and carryout refer to food that is ordered from a restaurant or fast-food chain and taken away to eat elsewhere. However, takeaway is more commonly used in British English and has a more informal connotation, while carryout is more common in American English and can be used in a broader range of contexts.
