Smile:
A smile is a facial expression which shows the upward curving of the corners of the mouth along with indicating pleasure. It mostly represents the satisfaction and goodwill.
Laugh:
Laughter is the physical reaction in humans and some species of primate, consisting typically of rhythmical, often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system. It is response to certain external or internal stimuli.
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A pleasant, kind or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth | Make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expression of the lively amusement and sometimes also of derision |
| Synonyms | Bim, smirk, gin | Scream, snort, whoop and roar |
| Antonyms | Frown and glower | Cry |
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| History | Primatologist Signe Preuschoft traces the smile back over 30 million years of evolution to a “fear grin” stemming from monkeys and apes who often used barely clenched teeth to portray to predators that they were harmless. | |
| Word origin | It is originated from Middle English. | It is originated from Old English hlæhhan, hliehhan. |
| Similarities | Smiles are more likely to express the feelings of satisfaction or goodwill. | Laughter comes from the surprise or recognition of an incongruity. |
| Pronunciation | Eng (UK): /smʌɪl / Eng (US): /smīl / |
Eng (UK): /lɑːf/ Eng (US): /laf / |
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