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TheSiavash Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Fort & Fortress

What is the difference between FORT and FORTRESS?

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Dear TheSiavash, Not too much, I'm afraid. But, there is a difference. A fort is a fortified building or strategic position.

— JohnParis

  • Dear TheSiavash, Not too much, I'm afraid.
  • But, there is a difference.
  • A fort is a fortified building or strategic position.
  • A fortress is a military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town fit for a large garrison.
  • Hope this helps, John
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Dear TheSiavash,

Not too much, I'm afraid.

But, there is a difference.

A fort is a fortified building or strategic position. A fortress is a military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town fit for a large garrison.

Hope this helps,

John
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