Definitions
- Describing a plant or flower that has lost its vitality and freshness due to lack of water or nutrients. - Referring to a person or animal that appears weak, tired, or aged. - Talking about a situation or relationship that has lost its energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.
- Describing a dry and thirsty feeling due to lack of water or fluids. - Referring to a land or soil that is dry, cracked, and lacking moisture. - Talking about a throat or mouth that feels dry and uncomfortable due to dehydration.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of moisture or water.
- 2Both words can be used to describe plants or land that are dry and lacking in vitality.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a feeling of discomfort or weakness due to dehydration.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Withered is more commonly used to describe plants, flowers, or people who appear weak or aged. Parched is more commonly used to describe a dry and thirsty feeling or land that lacks moisture.
- 2Cause: Withered implies a lack of nutrients or care, while parched implies a lack of water or fluids.
- 3Physical sensation: Withered does not necessarily imply a physical sensation, while parched specifically refers to a dry and uncomfortable feeling in the throat or mouth.
- 4Connotation: Withered can have negative connotations of decay or neglect, while parched can have neutral or positive connotations of thirst quenching or relief.
- 5Metaphor: Withered can be used metaphorically to describe a situation or relationship that has lost its energy or enthusiasm, while parched is less likely to be used in this way.
Remember this!
Withered and parched are both synonyms that describe a lack of moisture or water. However, withered is more commonly used to describe plants, flowers, or people who appear weak or aged due to a lack of nutrients or care. On the other hand, parched is more commonly used to describe a dry and thirsty feeling or land that lacks moisture.
