The difference between Vagabond and Vague

When used as nouns, vagabond means a person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time, whereas vague means a wandering.

When used as verbs, vagabond means to roam, as a vagabond, whereas vague means to wander.

When used as adjectives, vagabond means floating about without any certain direction, whereas vague means not clearly expressed.

check bellow for the other definitions of Vagabond and Vague

  1. Vagabond as a noun:

    A person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time.

  2. Vagabond as a noun:

    One who wanders from place to place, having no fixed dwelling, or not abiding in it, and usually without the means of honest livelihood; a vagrant; a hobo.

  1. Vagabond as a verb:

    To roam, as a vagabond

  1. Vagabond as an adjective:

    Floating about without any certain direction; driven to and fro.

  1. Vague as an adjective:

    Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.

  2. Vague as an adjective:

    Not having a precise meaning.

    Examples:

    "a vague term of abuse"

  3. Vague as an adjective:

    Not clearly defined, grasped, or understood; indistinct; slight.

    Examples:

    "only a vague notion of what’s needed;  a vague hint of a thickening waistline;  I haven’t the vaguest idea."

  4. Vague as an adjective:

    Not clearly felt or sensed; somewhat subconscious.

    Examples:

    "a vague longing"

  5. Vague as an adjective:

    Not thinking or expressing one's thoughts clearly or precisely.

  6. Vague as an adjective:

    Lacking expression; vacant.

  7. Vague as an adjective:

    Not sharply outlined; hazy.

  8. Vague as an adjective:

    Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.

  1. Vague as a noun (obsolete):

    A wandering; a vagary.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Holinshed"

  2. Vague as a noun:

    An indefinite expanse.

  1. Vague as a verb (archaic):

    to wander; to roam; to stray.

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