Tough vs. Tuff

What Is Their Main Difference?

They are homophones. However, 'tough' describes something/someone that is not sentimental, while, 'tuff' reers to a rock formation that is made up of volcanic ash.

Differences

'Tough' describes something os someone that is not sentimental, whereas, 'tuff' is a kind of rock made up of volcanic ash. Look at the following examples:

Example

He seemed like a tough guy the first time.

This week's presentation is about the formation of 'tuff'.

Similarities

They are homophones. They share no similarities other than identical pronunciations.

Are They Interchangeable?

'Tough' describes someone or something dispassionate, while, 'tuff' is a kind of rock formation. So, they cannot be used instead of one another. Compare:

Example

✓ In order to become tough, you have to avoid being emotional.

X In order to become tuff, you have to avoid being emotional.

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