Difference between Solace and Soothe

What is the difference between Solace and Soothe?

Solace as a verb is to give solace to; comfort; cheer; console. while Soothe as a verb is to calm or placate someone or some situation.

Solace

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Comfort or consolation in a time of distress. A source of comfort or consolation.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console. To allay or assuage.

Example sentence: I was in rehab for nine months, and I needed some solace and distraction. I was in town one day and I sort of stumbled into a jazz jam session, and kept going back.

Soothe

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To calm or placate someone or some situation.To ease or relieve pain or suffering.To bring comfort or relief.

Example sentence: The lullabies I grew up with were usually Brazilian religious ones, and they still soothe me into sleep.

We hope you now know whether to use Solace or Soothe in your sentence.

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