Difference between Languish and Pine

What is the difference between Languish and Pine?

Languish as a verb is to lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. while Pine as a verb is to long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering.

Languish

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. To make weak; to weaken, devastate. To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. To affect a languid air, especially disingenuously.

Pine

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.Any tree (usually coniferous) which resembles a member of this genus in some respect.The wood of pine tree.A painful longing.

Example sentence: The lofty pine is oftenest shaken by the winds; High towers fall with a heavier crash; And the lightning strikes the highest mountain.

We hope you now know whether to use Languish or Pine in your sentence.

Also read

Popular Articles