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Furlough vs Leave - What's the difference?

furlough | leave |


In lang=en terms the difference between furlough and leave

is that furlough is to grant a furlough to (someone) while leave is to give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

As nouns the difference between furlough and leave

is that furlough is a leave of absence or vacation while leave is (cricket) the action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball or leave can be permission to be absent; time away from one's work.

As verbs the difference between furlough and leave

is that furlough is to grant a furlough to (someone) while leave is to have a consequence or remnant or leave can be to give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant or leave can be (rare) to produce leaves or foliageoxford english dictionary , 2nd ed or leave can be (obsolete) to raise; to levy.

Leave vs Redundant - What's the difference?

leave | redundant |


As a verb leave

is To have a consequence or remnant.

As a noun leave

is the action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.

As an adjective redundant is

superfluous; exceeding what is necessary.

Lent vs Leave - What's the difference?

lent | leave |


As a proper noun lent

is period of penitence for christians before easter.

As a verb leave is

to have a consequence or remnant or leave can be to give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant or leave can be (rare) to produce leaves or foliageoxford english dictionary , 2nd ed or leave can be (obsolete) to raise; to levy.

As a noun leave is

(cricket) the action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball or leave can be permission to be absent; time away from one's work.

Start vs Leave - What's the difference?

start | leave |

Leave is a synonym of start.



In transitive terms the difference between start and leave

is that start is to move suddenly from its place or position; to displace or loosen; to dislocate while leave is to give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

In intransitive terms the difference between start and leave

is that start is to break away, to come loose while leave is to depart; to go away from a certain place or state.

In lang=en terms the difference between start and leave

is that start is acronym of lang=en|Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty while leave is farewell, departure.

As an acronym START

is acronym of lang=en|Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

Alight vs Leave - What's the difference?

alight | leave |


In transitive terms the difference between alight and leave

is that alight is to set light to; light while leave is to give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

In intransitive terms the difference between alight and leave

is that alight is to come or chance (upon) while leave is to depart; to go away from a certain place or state.

As an adjective alight

is lit, on fire, switched on.

As a noun leave is

the action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.

Leave vs Expose - What's the difference?

leave | expose |


As nouns the difference between leave and expose

is that leave is (cricket) the action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball or leave can be permission to be absent; time away from one's work while expose is .

As a verb leave

is to have a consequence or remnant or leave can be to give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant or leave can be (rare) to produce leaves or foliageoxford english dictionary , 2nd ed or leave can be (obsolete) to raise; to levy.

Sheet vs Leave - What's the difference?

sheet | leave |


As nouns the difference between sheet and leave

is that sheet is a thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper while leave is the action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.

As verbs the difference between sheet and leave

is that sheet is to cover or wrap with cloth, or paper, or other similar material while leave is To have a consequence or remnant.

Leave vs Spike - What's the difference?

leave | spike |


As a verb leave

is to have a consequence or remnant or leave can be to give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant or leave can be (rare) to produce leaves or foliageoxford english dictionary , 2nd ed or leave can be (obsolete) to raise; to levy.

As a noun leave

is (cricket) the action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball or leave can be permission to be absent; time away from one's work.

As a proper noun spike is

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Leave vs Lean - What's the difference?

leave | lean |


As verbs the difference between leave and lean

is that leave is To have a consequence or remnant.lean is to incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

As a noun leave

is the action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.

As an adjective lean is

slim; not fleshy.

Leave vs Retain - What's the difference?

leave | retain |


In lang=en terms the difference between leave and retain

is that leave is to give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant while retain is to hold secure.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between leave and retain

is that leave is (obsolete) to raise; to levy while retain is (obsolete) to belong; to pertain.

As verbs the difference between leave and retain

is that leave is to have a consequence or remnant or leave can be to give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant or leave can be (rare) to produce leaves or foliageoxford english dictionary , 2nd ed or leave can be (obsolete) to raise; to levy while retain is to keep in possession or use.

As a noun leave

is (cricket) the action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball or leave can be permission to be absent; time away from one's work.

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