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Endocytose vs Engulf - What's the difference?

endocytose | engulf |


As verbs the difference between endocytose and engulf

is that endocytose is (cytology) of a cell, to ingest material by folding the plasma membrane inwards around it while engulf is to overwhelm.

Saturate vs Engulf - What's the difference?

saturate | engulf |


As verbs the difference between saturate and engulf

is that saturate is to cause to become completely penetrated, impregnated, or soaked (especially with a liquid) while engulf is to overwhelm.

Overrun vs Engulf - What's the difference?

overrun | engulf | Related terms |

Overrun is a related term of engulf.


As verbs the difference between overrun and engulf

is that overrun is to defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing his positions conclusively while engulf is to overwhelm.

As a noun overrun

is an instance of overrunning.

Sweep vs Engulf - What's the difference?

sweep | engulf |


In lang=en terms the difference between sweep and engulf

is that sweep is to remove something abruptly and thoroughly while engulf is to surround; to cover.

As verbs the difference between sweep and engulf

is that sweep is to clean (a surface) by means of a motion of a broom or brush while engulf is to overwhelm.

As a noun sweep

is the person who steers a dragon boat.

Crush vs Engulf - What's the difference?

crush | engulf | Related terms |

Crush is a related term of engulf.


In lang=en terms the difference between crush and engulf

is that crush is to be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force while engulf is to surround; to cover.

As verbs the difference between crush and engulf

is that crush is to press or bruise between two hard bodies; to squeeze, so as to destroy the natural shape or integrity of the parts, or to force together into a mass while engulf is to overwhelm.

As a noun crush

is a violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin.

Engulf vs Envelop - What's the difference?

engulf | envelop |


In transitive terms the difference between engulf and envelop

is that engulf is to surround; to cover while envelop is to surround or enclose.

Engulf vs Involve - What's the difference?

engulf | involve |


As verbs the difference between engulf and involve

is that engulf is to overwhelm while involve is to roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

Engulf vs Immerse - What's the difference?

engulf | immerse |


In transitive terms the difference between engulf and immerse

is that engulf is to surround; to cover while immerse is to involve deeply.

As an adjective immerse is

immersed; buried; sunk.

Pervade vs Engulf - What's the difference?

pervade | engulf |


As verbs the difference between pervade and engulf

is that pervade is to be in every part of; to spread through while engulf is to overwhelm.

Quell vs Engulf - What's the difference?

quell | engulf | Related terms |

Quell is a related term of engulf.


As a noun quell

is source.

As a verb engulf is

to overwhelm.

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