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Detach vs Standout - What's the difference?

detach | standout |

As a verb detach

is to take apart from; to take off.

As an adjective standout is

exceptional; noteworthy.

As a noun standout is

an exceptional or noteworthy person or thing.

detach

English

Verb

(es)
  • To take apart from; to take off.
    • to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment
  • (military) To separate for a special object or use.
    • to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment

    Antonyms

    * attach

    Derived terms

    * detachable * detachment

    standout

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • exceptional; noteworthy
    • The band played well, but the acrobats gave the standout performance.

    Synonyms

    * outstanding

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An exceptional or noteworthy person or thing
    • This building is one of the city's architectural standouts .
  • *{{quote-book, 2000, George B. Kirsch et al., Encyclopedia of Ethnicity and Sports in the United States, chapter=Chamberlain, Wilton citation
    • , passage=An all-around superlative athlete, he was also a standout in track and field

    Related terms

    * stand * stand out