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Diffuse vs Deal_out - What's the difference?

diffuse | deal_out | Related terms |

Diffuse is a related term of deal_out.


As verbs the difference between diffuse and deal_out

is that diffuse is while deal_out is (card games) to not deal cards to someone who is leaving a game.

diffuse

English

Etymology 1

(etyl), from (etyl) diffusus, past participle of

Verb

(diffus)
  • To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
  • * Whewell
  • We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations.
  • To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
  • Food coloring diffuses in water.
    The riot diffused quite suddenly.
    Derived terms
    * diffuser

    Etymology 2

    (etyl) diffusus

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
  • Such a diffuse effort is unlikely to produce good results.
    Derived terms
    * diffusely

    deal_out

    English

    Verb

  • (card games) to not deal cards to someone who is leaving a game.
  • Deal me out of this round: I have to make a phone call.
    English phrasal verbs