Definitions
- Describing a rising current of air, especially in meteorology or aviation. - Referring to the upward movement of hot air or gases in a chimney or flue. - Talking about the flow of air upwards caused by a thermal or convection current.
- Describing a rising current of air, especially in meteorology or aviation. - Referring to the upward movement of hot air or gases in a chimney or flue. - Talking about the flow of air upwards caused by a thermal or convection current.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the upward movement of air or gases.
- 2Both words are used in meteorology and aviation contexts.
- 3Both words can refer to the flow of air in a chimney or flue.
- 4Both words are spelled with 'up' as a prefix.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Updraught is more commonly used in British English while updraft is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Frequency: Updraft is more frequently used than updraught in both American and British English.
Remember this!
Updraught and updraft are synonyms that describe the upward movement of air or gases, especially in meteorology and aviation contexts. The difference between the two words is mainly in their spelling, usage, etymology, pronunciation, and frequency of use in American and British English.
