Definitions
- Referring to a decision to give up or relinquish a right or claim. - Talking about an exemption or exception from a rule or requirement. - Describing a situation where a fee or charge is not required or paid.
- Referring to a decision to give up or do without something. - Talking about abstaining from a particular activity or indulgence. - Describing a situation where one chooses to not have or use something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve giving up or relinquishing something.
- 2Both require a conscious decision to forego something.
- 3Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Waived is more commonly used in legal or financial contexts, while forgo is more versatile and can be used in various situations.
- 2Object: Waived refers to giving up a specific right or claim, while forgo can refer to giving up anything, including activities, indulgences, or possessions.
- 3Connotation: Waived has a more neutral connotation, while forgo can have a negative connotation of sacrifice or deprivation.
- 4Form: Waived is the past tense of waive, while forgo is the present tense form of forego.
Remember this!
Waived and forgo are synonyms that both refer to giving up or relinquishing something. However, waived is more commonly used in legal or financial contexts, while forgo is more versatile and can be used in various situations. Additionally, waived refers to giving up a specific right or claim, while forgo can refer to giving up anything, including activities, indulgences, or possessions.
