watershed vs basin

basin vs watershed

watershed and basin both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
watershed	Yes	No	No	No
basin	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, watershed and basin are synonyms defined as:

watershed and basin: the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

Other synonyms of watershed include catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin, river basin.

watershed (noun)	basin (noun)
an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend	a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems	a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet	the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
	a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it
	the quantity that a basin will hold

Difference between watershed and basin

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