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
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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.
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Console as a noun:
A cabinet that controls, instruments, and displays are mounted upon.
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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.
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Console as a noun (automotive):
A storage tray or container mounted between the seats of an automobile.
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Console as a noun (architecture):
An ornamental member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.
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Console as a verb (transitive):
To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.
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Solace as a noun:
Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.
Examples:
"You cannot put a monetary value on emotional solace."
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Solace as a noun:
A source of comfort or consolation.
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Solace as a verb (transitive):
To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
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Solace as a verb (transitive):
To allay or assuage.
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Solace as a verb (intransitive):
To take comfort; to be cheered.