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Substitute vs Mortgage - What's the difference?

substitute | mortgage |


As verbs the difference between substitute and mortgage

is that substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function while mortgage is (legal) to borrow against a property, to obtain a loan for another purpose by giving away the right of seizure to the lender over a fixed property such as a house or piece of land; to pledge a property in order to get a loan.

As nouns the difference between substitute and mortgage

is that substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose while mortgage is (legal) a special form of secured loan where the purpose of the loan must be specified to the lender, to purchase assets that must be fixed (not movable) property such as a house or piece of farm land the assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower once the loan is fully repaid, the lender loses this right of seizure and the assets are then deemed to be unencumbered.

Substitute vs Institute - What's the difference?

substitute | institute |


In transitive terms the difference between substitute and institute

is that substitute is in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y", to use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y while institute is to begin or initiate (something); to found.

As an adjective institute is

established; organized; founded.

Deputize vs Substitute - What's the difference?

deputize | substitute |

Substitute is a synonym of deputize.



As verbs the difference between deputize and substitute

is that deputize is to make (someone) a deputy; to officially empower while substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function.

As a noun substitute is

a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

Subsidy vs Substitute - What's the difference?

subsidy | substitute |


As nouns the difference between subsidy and substitute

is that subsidy is financial support or assistance, such as a grant while substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

As a verb substitute is

to use in place of something else, with the same function.

Substitute vs Replenish - What's the difference?

substitute | replenish |


As verbs the difference between substitute and replenish

is that substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function while replenish is to refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity.

As a noun substitute

is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

Substitute vs Vicar - What's the difference?

substitute | vicar |


As nouns the difference between substitute and vicar

is that substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose while vicar is in the church of england, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.

As a verb substitute

is to use in place of something else, with the same function.

Substitute vs Prostitute - What's the difference?

substitute | prostitute |


In transitive terms the difference between substitute and prostitute

is that substitute is in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y", to use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y while prostitute is to make another person, or organisation, prostitute themselves.

Compensating vs Substitute - What's the difference?

compensating | substitute |


As verbs the difference between compensating and substitute

is that compensating is present participle of lang=en while substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function.

As a noun substitute is

a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

Rival vs Substitute - What's the difference?

rival | substitute |


In transitive terms the difference between rival and substitute

is that rival is to oppose or compete with while substitute is in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y", to use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.

As an adjective rival

is having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.

Vice vs Substitute - What's the difference?

vice | substitute |


As nouns the difference between vice and substitute

is that vice is a bad habit while substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

As verbs the difference between vice and substitute

is that vice is to hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice while substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function.

As an adjective vice

is in place of; subordinate to; designating a person below another in rank.

As a preposition vice

is instead of, in place of.

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