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Compass vs Direct - What's the difference?

compass | direct |


In dated|lang=en terms the difference between compass and direct

is that compass is (dated) to plot; to scheme (against someone) while direct is (dated) to put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.

As verbs the difference between compass and direct

is that compass is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round while direct is to manage, control, steer.

As adverbs the difference between compass and direct

is that compass is (obsolete) in a circuit; round about while direct is directly.

As a noun compass

is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

As an adjective direct is

straight, constant, without interruption.

Direct vs Delicate - What's the difference?

direct | delicate |


As adjectives the difference between direct and delicate

is that direct is straight, constant, without interruption while delicate is .

As an adverb direct

is directly.

As a verb direct

is to manage, control, steer.

Publish vs Direct - What's the difference?

publish | direct |


As verbs the difference between publish and direct

is that publish is (intransitive): to issue a medium (eg publication) while direct is to manage, control, steer.

As an adjective direct is

straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct is

directly.

Curt vs Direct - What's the difference?

curt | direct |


As adjectives the difference between curt and direct

is that curt is brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude while direct is straight, constant, without interruption.

As a proper noun Curt

is a short form of the male given name Curtis.

As an adverb direct is

directly.

As a verb direct is

to manage, control, steer.

Direct vs Indicated - What's the difference?

direct | indicated |


As verbs the difference between direct and indicated

is that direct is to manage, control, steer while indicated is (indicate).

As an adjective direct

is straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct

is directly.

Decide vs Direct - What's the difference?

decide | direct |


As verbs the difference between decide and direct

is that decide is while direct is to manage, control, steer.

As an adjective direct is

straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct is

directly.

Direct vs Rig - What's the difference?

direct | rig |


As verbs the difference between direct and rig

is that direct is to manage, control, steer while rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment.

As an adjective direct

is straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct

is directly.

As a noun rig is

(slang|nautical) the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft or rig can be (uk|scotland|dialect) a ridge or rig can be (obsolete) a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.

Direct vs Storeroom - What's the difference?

direct | storeroom |


As an adjective direct

is straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct

is directly.

As a verb direct

is to manage, control, steer.

As a noun storeroom is

a room used for storage.

Presentive vs Direct - What's the difference?

presentive | direct |


As adjectives the difference between presentive and direct

is that presentive is bringing a conception or notion directly before the mind; presenting an object to the memory of imagination while direct is straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct is

directly.

As a verb direct is

to manage, control, steer.

Direct vs Show - What's the difference?

direct | show |


As an adjective direct

is straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct

is directly.

As a verb direct

is to manage, control, steer.

As a noun show is

show, spectacle.

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