Definitions
- Referring to the act of removing a cover or layer from something. - Talking about revealing or exposing something that was previously hidden or unknown. - Describing the process of finding out information that was previously concealed or secret.
- Referring to the act of finding something for the first time. - Talking about learning or becoming aware of something that was previously unknown. - Describing the process of exploring or investigating to find new information or knowledge.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the process of finding out something new.
- 2Both can be used to describe the act of uncovering or revealing something previously unknown.
- 3Both can be used in a figurative sense to describe gaining new knowledge or insight.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Uncover emphasizes the physical act of removing a cover or layer, while discover emphasizes the process of finding something new.
- 2Intention: Uncover implies that something was intentionally hidden or covered up, while discover does not necessarily imply intent.
- 3Timing: Uncover implies that the information or object was already present but hidden, while discover implies that the information or object was previously unknown or non-existent.
- 4Scope: Uncover is often used in a more limited sense, while discover can be used to describe a broader range of findings.
- 5Connotation: Uncover can have negative connotations, implying that something was hidden or covered up for a reason, while discover is generally neutral or positive.
Remember this!
Uncover and discover are both verbs that describe the process of finding out something new. However, uncover emphasizes the physical act of removing a cover or layer to reveal something previously hidden or unknown, while discover emphasizes the process of finding something new, whether it was previously unknown or non-existent. Additionally, uncover often implies that something was intentionally hidden or covered up, while discover does not necessarily imply intent.
