What is the difference between Marble and Marvel?
What is the difference between Marble and Marvel? :
Marble : (noun)
( 1 ) Type of hard limestone used for building and sculpture
These steps are made of marble.
Marvel : (noun)
( 1 ) Wonderful or miraculous thing
Thing causing astonishment
It is a marvel that he escaped unhurt.
( 2 ) Person or thing that is surprisingly good, pleasing, etc…
Her room is a marvel of neatness and order.
He is a marvel of patience.
( 3 ) Wonderful results
The doctor’s treatment has worked marvels. The patient has recovered completely.
(In this sentence the plural form MARVELS can be used.)
Marvel : (verb)
( 1 ) Be very surprised
We marveled at her boldness.
They marveled at the maturity of such a young child.
I marvel that he agreed to do something so dangerous.