Difference between Publish and Print

What is the difference between Publish and Print?

Publish as a verb is to issue a medium (e.g. publication). while Print as a verb is to copy something onto a surface, especially by machine.

Publish

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To issue a medium (e.g. publication). To issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution. To announce to the public.

Example sentence: I wrote 'Time Stops at Shamli' in 1956, shortly after 'The Room on the Roof' was published, and I couldn't find anyone to publish it.

Print

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: of, relating to, or writing for printed publications

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To copy something onto a surface, especially by machine.To write very clearly, especially, to write without connecting the letters as in cursive.To publish in a book, newspaper, etc.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Books and other material created by printing presses, considered collectively or as a medium.Clear handwriting, especially, writing without connected letters as in cursive.The letters forming the text of a document.A visible impression on a surface.A fingerprint.A footprint.A picture that was created in multiple copies by printing.A photograph that has been printed onto paper from the negative.A copy of a film that can be projected.Cloth that has had a pattern of dye printed onto it.

Example sentence: If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.

We hope you now know whether to use Publish or Print in your sentence.

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