The difference between Console and Solace

When used as nouns, console means a stand-alone cabinet designed to stand on the floor, whereas solace means comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.

When used as verbs, console means to comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc, whereas solace means to give solace to.


check bellow for the other definitions of Console and Solace

  1. Console as a noun:

    A stand-alone cabinet designed to stand on the floor; especially, one that houses home entertainment equipment, such as a TV or stereo system.

  2. Console as a noun:

    A cabinet that controls, instruments, and displays are mounted upon.

  3. Console as a noun (video games):

    An instrument with displays and an input device that is used to monitor and control an electronic system. The keyboard and screen of a computer or other electronic device. A device dedicated to playing video games, set apart from arcade cabinets by its ability to change games.

  4. Console as a noun (automotive):

    A storage tray or container mounted between the seats of an automobile.

  5. Console as a noun (architecture):

    An ornamental member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.

  1. Console as a verb (transitive):

    To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.

  1. Solace as a noun:

    Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.

    Examples:

    "You cannot put a monetary value on emotional solace."

  2. Solace as a noun:

    A source of comfort or consolation.

  1. Solace as a verb (transitive):

    To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

  2. Solace as a verb (transitive):

    To allay or assuage.

  3. Solace as a verb (intransitive):

    To take comfort; to be cheered.

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