How is "Conferrin'" different from "Consultin'"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Conferrin'" and "consultin'" are short for "conferring" and "consulting". The difference between "conferring" and "consulting" is that "conferring" can only be done with another human, while "consulting" can be done with a human or object, like a book. Both "consulting" and "conferring" refer to seeking advice.