Difference between Priest and Reverend

What is the difference between Priest and Reverend?

Priest as a noun is a religious clergyman who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple. while Reverend as a noun is a member of the christian clergy

Priest

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A religious clergyman who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple. A blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish. The highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, consisting held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 16.

Reverend

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: worthy of reverence or respect

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a member of the Christian clergy

We hope you now know whether to use Priest or Reverend in your sentence.

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