Definitions
- Referring to a venomous snake with long, hinged fangs. - Talking about a treacherous or deceitful person. - Describing something that is dangerous or harmful.
- Describing a long, slender, limbless reptile. - Referring to a mythical creature often associated with evil or temptation. - Talking about something that is winding or twisting in shape.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a type of snake.
- 2Both words can be used metaphorically to describe a person or situation.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are associated with danger or evil.
What is the difference?
- 1Physical characteristics: Viper has long, hinged fangs while serpent is a long, slender, limbless reptile.
- 2Mythology: Serpent is often associated with mythology and religion while viper is not.
- 3Connotation: Viper is often used to describe a treacherous or deceitful person while serpent is often associated with temptation or evil.
- 4Usage: Viper is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts while serpent is more commonly used in literature or mythology.
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Remember this!
Viper and serpent are both words that refer to snakes, but they differ in their physical characteristics, mythology, connotation, usage, and etymology. Viper is often used to describe a venomous snake with long, hinged fangs or a treacherous person, while serpent is often associated with mythology and religion, temptation, or a winding shape.
