The difference between Beer and Porter
When used as nouns, beer means an alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt, often with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor, whereas porter means a person who carries luggage and related objects.
When used as verbs, beer means to give beer to (someone), whereas porter means to serve as a porter.
check bellow for the other definitions of Beer and Porter
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Beer as a noun (uncountable):
An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt, often with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor.
Examples:
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"'Beer is brewed all over the world."
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Beer as a noun (uncountable):
A fermented extract of the roots and other parts of various plants, as spruce, ginger, sassafras, etc.
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Beer as a noun (uncountable):
A solution produced by steeping plant materials in water or another fluid.
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Beer as a noun (countable):
A glass, bottle, or can of any of the above beverages.
Examples:
"I bought a few beers from the shop for the party."
"Can I buy you a beer?"
"I'd like two beers and a glass of white wine."
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Beer as a noun (countable):
A variety of the above beverages.
Examples:
"Pilsner is one of the most commonly served beers in Europe."
"I haven't tried this beer before."
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Beer as a verb (informal, transitive):
To give beer to (someone)
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Beer as a noun:
One who is or exists.
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Porter as a noun:
A person who carries luggage and related objects.
Examples:
"By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting."
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Porter as a noun (entomology):
An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
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Porter as a noun (computing):
One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
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Porter as a noun:
A person in control of the entrance to a building.
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Porter as a noun (bowling):
An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
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Porter as a noun:
A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong.
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Porter as a noun (Ireland):
Stout (malt brew).
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Porter as a verb:
To serve as a porter; to carry.