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Modifier vs Skillet - What's the difference?

modifier | skillet |

As nouns the difference between modifier and skillet

is that modifier is one who, or that which, modifies while skillet is (us) a pan for frying, generally large and heavy.

modifier

English

(wikipedia modifier)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who, or that which, modifies.
  • (grammar) A word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or phrase.

    • Synonyms

    * qualifier

    Derived terms

    * access modifier * dangling modifier * modifier key

    Related terms

    * postmodifier * premodifier

    skillet

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) A pan for frying, generally large and heavy.
    • Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet and add the onions.
  • (US) A dish or meal cooked in such a pan.
    • This is an easy skillet with potatoes and bacon.
  • (US, as a modifier) Cooked in a skillet.
    • Can you make up a quick skillet hash?

    Synonyms

    * (pan for frying): frying pan (qualifier)

    Usage notes

    Although somewhat common, skillet'' is less common than ''frying pan'' in American English. It is not likely to be recognized in British English, where the term ''frying pan is used alone.

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