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Scour vs Flush - What's the difference?

scour | flush |


As verbs the difference between scour and flush

is that scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously 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 scour and flush

is that scour is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water 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.

Drain vs Flush - What's the difference?

drain | flush |


In lang=en terms the difference between drain and flush

is that drain is to draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust while flush is to excite, inflame.

As nouns the difference between drain and flush

is that drain is a conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume 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 verbs the difference between drain and flush

is that drain is to lose liquid 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 an adjective flush is

smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.

Flush vs Flushed - What's the difference?

flush | flushed |


As verbs the difference between flush and flushed

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 flushed is (flush).

As adjectives the difference between flush and flushed

is that flush is smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out while flushed is red in the face because of embarrassment, exertion, etc.

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.

Voluptuous vs Flush - What's the difference?

voluptuous | flush |


As adjectives the difference between voluptuous and flush

is that voluptuous is suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation 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.

Sultry vs Flush - What's the difference?

sultry | flush |


As adjectives the difference between sultry and flush

is that sultry is (weather) hot and humid 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 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.

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