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Flush vs Throw - What's the difference?

flush | throw |


In transitive terms the difference between flush and throw

is that flush is to excite, inflame while throw is to project or send forth.

In transitive computing terms the difference between flush and throw

is that flush is to clear (a buffer) of its contents while throw is to send (an error) to an exception-handling mechanism in order to interrupt normal processing.

As an adjective flush

is smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.

Flush vs Clean - What's the difference?

flush | clean |


In lang=en terms the difference between flush and clean

is that flush is to excite, inflame while clean is to make things clean in general.

As nouns the difference between flush and clean

is that flush is a group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc or flush can be a sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes or flush can be (poker) a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit while clean is removal of dirt.

As verbs the difference between flush and clean

is that flush is to cause to take flight from concealment or flush can be to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid while clean is to remove dirt from a place or object.

As adjectives the difference between flush and clean

is that flush is smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out while clean is free of dirt or impurities or protruberances .

As an adverb clean is

fully and completely.

Rush vs Flush - What's the difference?

rush | flush |


In computing|lang=en terms the difference between rush and flush

is that rush is (computing) a dialect of the language while flush is (computing) to clear (a buffer) of its contents.

As a proper noun rush

is (computing) a dialect of the language.

As a noun flush is

a group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc or flush can be a sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes or flush can be (poker) a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.

As a verb flush is

to cause to take flight from concealment or flush can be to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.

As an adjective flush is

smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.

Flush vs Recess - What's the difference?

flush | recess |


In intransitive terms the difference between flush and recess

is that flush is to become suffused with reddish color due to embarrassment, excitement, overheating, or other systemic disturbance, to blush while recess is to take or declare a break.

As nouns the difference between flush and recess

is that flush is a group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc while recess is a break, pause or vacation.

As verbs the difference between flush and recess

is that flush is to cause to take flight from concealment while recess is to inset into something, or to recede.

As adjectives the difference between flush and recess

is that flush is smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out while recess is remote, distant (in time or place).

Fresh vs Flush - What's the difference?

fresh | flush |


As adjectives the difference between fresh and flush

is that fresh is newly produced or obtained or fresh can be rude, cheeky, or inappropriate; presumptuous; disrespectful; forward while flush is smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.

As nouns the difference between fresh and flush

is that fresh is a rush of water, along a river or onto the land; a flood while flush is a group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc or flush can be a sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes or flush can be (poker) a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.

As a verb flush is

to cause to take flight from concealment or flush can be to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.

Flush vs Pound - What's the difference?

flush | pound |


In transitive terms the difference between flush and pound

is that flush is to excite, inflame while pound is to crush to pieces; to pulverize.

As an adjective flush

is smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.

Copious vs Flush - What's the difference?

copious | flush |


As adjectives the difference between copious and flush

is that copious is great in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale while flush is smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.

As a noun flush is

a group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc or flush can be a sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes or flush can be (poker) a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.

As a verb flush is

to cause to take flight from concealment or flush can be to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.

Flush vs Swash - What's the difference?

flush | swash |


In lang=en terms the difference between flush and swash

is that flush is to excite, inflame while swash is to fall violently or noisily.

In typography|lang=en terms the difference between flush and swash

is that flush is (typography) short for flush left and right ; a body of text aligned with both its left and right margins while swash is (typography) a long, protruding ornamental line or pen stroke found in some typefaces and styles of calligraphy.

As nouns the difference between flush and swash

is that flush is a group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc or flush can be a sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes or flush can be (poker) a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit while swash is the water that washes up on shore after an incoming wave has broken.

As verbs the difference between flush and swash

is that flush is to cause to take flight from concealment or flush can be to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid while swash is to swagger; to bluster and brag.

As adjectives the difference between flush and swash

is that flush is smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out while swash is soft, like overripe fruit; swashy; squashy.

Raise vs Flush - What's the difference?

raise | flush | Related terms |

Raise is a related term of flush.


In poker|lang=en terms the difference between raise and flush

is that raise is (poker) a bet which increased the previous bet while flush is (poker) a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.

As verbs the difference between raise and flush

is that raise is (label) to cause to rise; to lift or elevate while flush is to cause to take flight from concealment or flush can be to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.

As nouns the difference between raise and flush

is that raise is (us) an increase in wages or salary; a rise (uk) while flush is a group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc or flush can be a sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes or flush can be (poker) a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.

As an adjective flush is

smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.

Straight vs Flush - What's the difference?

straight | flush | Related terms |


In lang=en terms the difference between straight and flush

is that straight is a cigarette, particularly one containing tobacco instead of marijuana. Also straighter while flush is a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.

In transitive terms the difference between straight and flush

is that straight is to straighten while flush is to excite, inflame.

As an adverb straight

is of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

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