Can anyone tell me the meaning of niche and cliche? Thks.?

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Can anyone tell me the meaning of niche and cliche? Thks.?

Answer 1

A cliché is a phrase, expression, or idea that has been overused to the point of losing its intended force or novelty, or true meaning, it applies also to almost any situation, subject, characterization, figure of speech, or object, almost anything, its also a term historically used in printing, for a printing plate cast from movable type. This is also called a stereotype



A Niche is can mean either of the following, A. a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted B. a recess in a wall especially for a statue, C. a habitat supplying the factors necessary for the existence of an organism or species D. the ecological role of an organism in a community especially in regard to food consumption, or E. a specialized market

Answer 2

The Meaning Of Niche

Answer 3

Niche has several definitions but is most often used to describe a place or position most suitable for a certain person or thing. One can find one's niche. Golfing is Tiger Woods niche.



A cliche is a phrase that is so over used that it loses it's meaning. It often reflects very popular sentiment. Cliches are normally associated with a lack of sincerity. "Sadder but wiser" and "You get what you pay for" and what not are examples of cliches.



From dictionary.com...

cli·ché /kliˈʃeɪ, klɪ-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[klee-shey, kli-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun

1. a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, or strong as an ox.

2. (in art, literature, drama, etc.) a trite or hackneyed plot, character development, use of color, musical expression, etc.

3. anything that has become trite or commonplace through overuse.

4. British Printing.

a. a stereotype or electrotype plate.

b. a reproduction made in a like manner.

–adjective

5. trite; hackneyed; stereotyped; clichéd.



niche /nɪtʃ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[nich] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, adjective, verb, niched, nich·ing.

–noun

1. an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.

2. a place or position suitable or appropriate for a person or thing: to find one's niche in the business world.

3. a distinct segment of a market.

4. Ecology. the position or function of an organism in a community of plants and animals.

–adjective

5. pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal: niche advertising.

–verb (used with object)

6. to place (something) in a niche.

Answer 4

"Niche" (pronounced "neesh") is an appropriate place for a person. As an example, "With his current marketing work, Clyde has discovered his niche in life."



"Cliche" (pronounced "klee-shay") is a tired, over-used statement, expression or idea. Being a French word, this actually has an accent showing above the "e". "A rolling stone gathers no moss" is an example of a cliche.



Hope that helps ...

Answer 5

Niche is like where you are at home. It comes for the latin/french for nest. "When he quit his job and started producing records instead, he knew he's found his niche"



Cliche (e acute) means over-used phrases. Like:

"Time is money"

"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today"

"Blue sky thinking"

"When I was a lad"

"The dance music scene was so much better 10 years ago"



In the same way things can become cliched. Like music or films. Take typical hollywood blockbuster, where within five mins you know who dies, who saves the day, who learns from the experience, which two get together/get back together. It's a tired or cliched or formulaic plot.

Answer 6

A niche in a room means a little corner or alcove... it can also mean a genre or type. you know, like when a person says "i found out I'm good at so and so"- they've "found their niche"- their place in the community.

A cliche (its got an accent on the e) is a joke or or something that's really well worn... an action that's overused... like all the knock-knock jokes... you've heard them all so many times, they're really cliched.. outdated.. over familiar.

Answer 7

A niche is a small area, physically or metaphorically. eg "Behind the wall was a small niche which had some old clothes in it"



A cliche is something that is used alot in life e.g. "You smell like a rose" (boring, heard it before)

Answer 8

I can say that most of the ppl I've dealt with on here are awesome, but yes there are the ones who are negative jerks. Be it may...they don't agree with the person asking questions, don't agree with the answers, or are even ignorant of what is being asked. I don't think they realize that they can actully do more harm than good to some ppl who are really trying to figure out things. Then you get the ones who give out thumbs down to everyones answer. It's called immaturity. I just hope that when a question is asked that the person asking (reads the advice) but does what is their best option/choice/decision and does not base every decision on our experiences/advice (or others lack of intelligence)

Answer 9

Niche-Something new and Groundbreaking



Cliche- Overused tradition...(example:Those Tv dramas about a Poor girl with a Rich Boyfriend and her Boyfriend's family dont like her because she is poor.)

Answer 10

a niche (pronounced NITCH) is like a crack or hole in the wall



a cliche (pronounced klee-SHAY) is an overused expression

Answer 11

niche means a goal you have for yourself, like you must reach your full potential to overcome it.