Definitions
- Referring to the act of getting rid of something that is no longer needed or useful. - Talking about discarding or disposing of something that is unwanted or unnecessary. - Describing the process of eliminating or removing something from a collection or group.
- Referring to the act of throwing away something that is no longer useful or valuable. - Talking about discarding or getting rid of something that is considered waste or garbage. - Describing the process of eliminating or removing something from a larger whole or collection.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to getting rid of something.
- 2Both words imply that the item being discarded is no longer useful or valuable.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Throwout is more commonly used in American English, while scrap is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Type of item: Scrap is often used to describe waste material, while throwout can refer to any item that is being discarded.
- 3Intention: Throwout implies a deliberate decision to get rid of something, while scrap can also refer to accidental or unintentional waste.
- 4Size: Scrap is often used to describe smaller pieces of discarded material, while throwout can refer to larger items or collections.
- 5Value: Scrap can sometimes refer to discarded material that still has some value or potential use, while throwout implies that the item is completely useless or unwanted.
Remember this!
Throwout and scrap are synonyms that both refer to the act of getting rid of something that is no longer needed or useful. However, there are some differences between the two words in terms of usage, intention, size, and value. Throwout is more commonly used in American English and implies a deliberate decision to discard an item, while scrap is more commonly used in British English and can refer to accidental or unintentional waste, as well as smaller pieces of discarded material.
