Difference between Brand and Firebrand

What is the difference between Brand and Firebrand?

Brand as a noun is a piece of wood red-hot, or still burning, from the fire. while Firebrand as a noun is an argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.

Brand

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Associated with a particular product, service, or company.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound. To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership. To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses. To stigmatize, label (someone). To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A piece of wood red-hot, or still burning, from the fire. A sword. A mark of ownership made by burning, e.g. on cattle. A branding iron. A name, symbol, logo, or other item used to distinguish a product or manufacturer from its competitors. A specific product or manufacturer so distinguished. Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style, manner. A product's attributes — name, appearance, reputation, and so on — taken collectively and abstractly.

Example sentence: Kyochon is really my favorite restaurant, and in Korea, Kyochon has 950 branches all over the country. I am really happy to represent a well-loved brand in Korea.

Firebrand

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

We hope you now know whether to use Brand or Firebrand in your sentence.

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