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Rapid vs Whirlwind - What's the difference?

rapid | whirlwind | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between rapid and whirlwind

is that rapid is very swift or quick while whirlwind is rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour, a whirlwind guide.

As nouns the difference between rapid and whirlwind

is that rapid is a rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water while whirlwind is a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.

As an adverb rapid

is rapidly.

Whirlwind vs Accelerated - What's the difference?

whirlwind | accelerated | Related terms |

Whirlwind is a related term of accelerated.


As adjectives the difference between whirlwind and accelerated

is that whirlwind is rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour'', ''a whirlwind guide while accelerated is moving or progressing faster than is usual.

As a noun whirlwind

is a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air it usually has a rapid progressive motion.

As a verb accelerated is

(accelerate).

Abrupt vs Whirlwind - What's the difference?

abrupt | whirlwind | Related terms |

Abrupt is a related term of whirlwind.


As adjectives the difference between abrupt and whirlwind

is that abrupt is (obsolete|rare) broken away (from restraint) while whirlwind is rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour'', ''a whirlwind guide .

As nouns the difference between abrupt and whirlwind

is that abrupt is (poetic) something which is ; an abyss while whirlwind is a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air it usually has a rapid progressive motion.

As a verb abrupt

is (archaic) to tear off or asunder .

Whirlwind vs Expeditious - What's the difference?

whirlwind | expeditious | Related terms |

Whirlwind is a related term of expeditious.


As adjectives the difference between whirlwind and expeditious

is that whirlwind is rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour'', ''a whirlwind guide while expeditious is fast, prompt, speedy.

As a noun whirlwind

is a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air it usually has a rapid progressive motion.

Precipitate vs Whirlwind - What's the difference?

precipitate | whirlwind | Related terms |

Precipitate is a related term of whirlwind.


As nouns the difference between precipitate and whirlwind

is that precipitate is a product resulting from a process, event, or course of action while whirlwind is a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air it usually has a rapid progressive motion.

As adjectives the difference between precipitate and whirlwind

is that precipitate is headlong; falling steeply or vertically while whirlwind is rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour'', ''a whirlwind guide .

As a verb precipitate

is to make something happen suddenly and quickly; hasten.

Swift vs Whirlwind - What's the difference?

swift | whirlwind | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between swift and whirlwind

is that swift is fast; quick; rapid while whirlwind is rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour, a whirlwind guide.

As nouns the difference between swift and whirlwind

is that swift is the current of a stream while whirlwind is a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.

As an adverb swift

is swiftly.

As a proper noun Swift

is {{surname|from=nicknames}}, originally a nickname for a swift or quick person.

As an initialism SWIFT

is society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.

Fast vs Whirlwind - What's the difference?

fast | whirlwind | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between fast and whirlwind

is that fast is firmly or securely fixed in place; stable while whirlwind is rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour, a whirlwind guide.

As nouns the difference between fast and whirlwind

is that fast is a train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations while whirlwind is a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.

As an adverb fast

is in a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved .

As an interjection fast

is short for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target.

As a verb fast

is to abstain from food, or eat very little, especially for religious or medical reasons.

Sudden vs Whirlwind - What's the difference?

sudden | whirlwind | Related terms |

Sudden is a related term of whirlwind.


As adjectives the difference between sudden and whirlwind

is that sudden is happening quickly and with little or no warning while whirlwind is rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour'', ''a whirlwind guide .

As nouns the difference between sudden and whirlwind

is that sudden is (obsolete) an unexpected occurrence; a surprise while whirlwind is a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air it usually has a rapid progressive motion.

As an adverb sudden

is (poetic) suddenly.

Headlong vs Whirlwind - What's the difference?

headlong | whirlwind | Related terms |

Headlong is a related term of whirlwind.


In figuratively|lang=en terms the difference between headlong and whirlwind

is that headlong is (figuratively) reckless, impetuous while whirlwind is (figuratively) a person or body of objects or events sweeping violently onward.

As adjectives the difference between headlong and whirlwind

is that headlong is precipitous while whirlwind is rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour'', ''a whirlwind guide .

As an adverb headlong

is with the head first or down.

As a verb headlong

is to precipitate.

As a noun whirlwind is

a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air it usually has a rapid progressive motion.

Huricane vs Whirlwind - What's the difference?

huricane | whirlwind |


As a noun whirlwind is

a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air it usually has a rapid progressive motion.

As an adjective whirlwind is

rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour'', ''a whirlwind guide .

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