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Consolation vs Guarantee - What's the difference?

consolation | guarantee |

As nouns the difference between consolation and guarantee

is that consolation is the act of consoling while guarantee is anything that assures a certain outcome.

As a verb guarantee is

to assure that something will get done right.

consolation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of consoling.
  • The prize or benefit for the loser.
  • (sports) A consolation goal

    • See also

    * solace

    guarantee

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Anything that assures a certain outcome.
    • Can you give me a guarantee that he will be fit for the match?
  • A written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly.
    • The cooker comes with a 5-year guarantee .
  • A person who gives such a guarantee; a guarantor.
    • (South)
  • The person to whom a guarantee is made.

    • Verb

    (d)
  • To assure that something will get done right.
  • To assume responsibility for a debt.
  • To make something certain.
    • The long sunny days guarantee a good crop.

    Synonyms

    * assure * warrant

    Related terms

    * guaranty * guarantor