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Ease vs Simple - What's the difference?

ease | simple |


As nouns the difference between ease and simple

is that ease is the state of being comfortable or free from stress while simple is (medicine) a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

As verbs the difference between ease and simple

is that ease is to free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc while simple is (transitive|intransitive|archaic) to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

As an adjective simple is

uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

Simple vs Example - What's the difference?

simple | example |


As nouns the difference between simple and example

is that simple is (medicine) a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant while example is something that is representative of all such things in a group.

As verbs the difference between simple and example

is that simple is (transitive|intransitive|archaic) to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs while example is to be illustrated or exemplified (by).

As an adjective simple

is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

Simple vs Frugal - What's the difference?

simple | frugal |


As adjectives the difference between simple and frugal

is that simple is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added while frugal is avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.

As a noun simple

is (medicine) a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

As a verb simple

is (transitive|intransitive|archaic) to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

Simple vs Smile - What's the difference?

simple | smile |


As nouns the difference between simple and smile

is that simple is (medicine) a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant while smile is a facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement or anxiety.

As verbs the difference between simple and smile

is that simple is (transitive|intransitive|archaic) to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs while smile is (ambitransitive) to have (a smile) on one's face.

As an adjective simple

is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

Simple vs Reserved - What's the difference?

simple | reserved |


As adjectives the difference between simple and reserved

is that simple is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added while reserved is (comparable) slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

As verbs the difference between simple and reserved

is that simple is (transitive|intransitive|archaic) to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs while reserved is (reserve).

As a noun simple

is (medicine) a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

Compact vs Simple - What's the difference?

compact | simple |


In obsolete terms the difference between compact and simple

is that compact is composed or made; with of while simple is something not mixed or compounded.

As nouns the difference between compact and simple

is that compact is an agreement or contract while simple is a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

As adjectives the difference between compact and simple

is that compact is closely packed, i.e. packing much in a small space while simple is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

As verbs the difference between compact and simple

is that compact is to make more dense; to compress while simple is to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

Simple vs Lavish - What's the difference?

simple | lavish |


As adjectives the difference between simple and lavish

is that simple is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added while lavish is expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.

As verbs the difference between simple and lavish

is that simple is to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs while lavish is to expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise.

As a noun simple

is a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

Lucid vs Simple - What's the difference?

lucid | simple |


As adjectives the difference between lucid and simple

is that lucid is clear; easily understood while simple is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

As nouns the difference between lucid and simple

is that lucid is a lucid dream while simple is a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

As a verb simple is

to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

Symbol vs Simple - What's the difference?

symbol | simple |


As nouns the difference between symbol and simple

is that symbol is a character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object while simple is a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

As verbs the difference between symbol and simple

is that symbol is to symbolize while simple is to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

As an adjective simple is

uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

Simple vs Streight - What's the difference?

simple | streight |


As adjectives the difference between simple and streight

is that simple is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added while streight is obsolete spelling of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between simple and streight

is that simple is a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant while streight is obsolete spelling of lang=en.

As a verb simple

is to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

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