A statue is a sculpture of a person, animal, or other figure. Stature means height or standing. A statute is a law passed by a legislature.
Decide whether you mean a sculpture, height, or a law
- Statue. A bronze statue of a heron stands in the courtyard. The word names the sculpture.
- Stature. The tailor adjusted the pattern to suit the actor’s short stature. The word describes the actor’s height.
- Statute. The state legislature passed a statute on public records. The word names the law the legislature passed.
Recognize stature as a measure of standing
The composer gained stature after the premiere means the composer became more respected. Compare Eminent vs. Imminent for another word used to describe someone’s standing.
All three words are nouns. A statue can stand on a pedestal, a person can grow in stature, and a legislature can pass a statute.
