Definitions
- Referring to avoiding something quickly, such as a punch or a ball. - Talking about evading or sidestepping a question or responsibility. - Describing a quick and sudden movement to avoid danger or harm.
- Referring to lowering one's head or body to avoid being hit or seen. - Talking about avoiding something by moving quickly out of the way. - Describing a type of waterbird with a broad, flat bill and a rounded body.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve avoiding something.
- 2Both are quick movements.
- 3Both can be used in physical or non-physical contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Dodge involves moving quickly to the side, while duck involves lowering one's head or body.
- 2Purpose: Dodge is often used to avoid physical harm or danger, while duck can be used to avoid being seen or hit.
- 3Context: Dodge is more commonly used in sports or combat situations, while duck is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Connotation: Dodge can have a negative connotation, implying avoidance or evasion, while duck is more neutral.
- 5Form: Dodge is a verb, while duck can be both a verb and a noun.
Remember this!
Dodge and duck are both verbs that describe quick movements to avoid something. However, dodge involves moving quickly to the side to avoid physical harm or danger, while duck involves lowering one's head or body to avoid being hit or seen. Additionally, dodge is often used in sports or combat situations, while duck is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
