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Lively vs Captivating - What's the difference?

lively | captivating | Related terms |

Lively is a related term of captivating.


As a proper noun lively

is .

As an adjective captivating is

that captivates; fascinating.

As a verb captivating is

.

Relinguish vs Pardon - What's the difference?

relinguish | pardon | Related terms |

Relinguish is a related term of pardon.


As a noun pardon is

pardon.

Hostility vs Contention - What's the difference?

hostility | contention | Synonyms |

Hostility is a synonym of contention.


As nouns the difference between hostility and contention

is that hostility is (uncountable) the state of being hostile while contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.

Firm vs Alert - What's the difference?

firm | alert | Related terms |

Firm is a related term of alert.


As a noun firm

is (uk|business) a business partnership; the name under which it trades.

As an adjective firm

is steadfast, secure, hard (in position).

As a verb firm

is to make firm or strong; fix securely.

As a proper noun alert is

the northernmost inhabited place in nunavut, canada.

Still vs Meek - What's the difference?

still | meek | Related terms |

Still is a related term of meek.


As a noun still

is .

As an adjective meek is

humble, modest, meager, or self-effacing.

As a verb meek is

(us) (of horses) to.

Merry vs Charming - What's the difference?

merry | charming | Related terms |

Merry is a related term of charming.


As a proper noun merry

is originally a nickname for a merry person.

As an adjective charming is

pleasant, charismatic.

As a verb charming is

.

As a noun charming is

the casting of a magical charm.

Thirsting vs Hungering - What's the difference?

thirsting | hungering | Related terms |

Thirsting is a related term of hungering.


As verbs the difference between thirsting and hungering

is that thirsting is while hungering is .

As nouns the difference between thirsting and hungering

is that thirsting is the situation of having a thirst for something while hungering is the condition of one who hungers.

Impart vs Squawk - What's the difference?

impart | squawk | Related terms |

Impart is a related term of squawk.


As verbs the difference between impart and squawk

is that impart is to give a (l) or (l) while squawk is to make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.

As a noun squawk is

a shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird; a yell, scream, or call.

Uneven vs Impolite - What's the difference?

uneven | impolite | Related terms |

Uneven is a related term of impolite.


As adjectives the difference between uneven and impolite

is that uneven is not even while impolite is not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.

Condign vs Fitting - What's the difference?

condign | fitting | Related terms |

Condign is a related term of fitting.


As adjectives the difference between condign and fitting

is that condign is (rare) fitting, appropriate, deserved, especially denoting punishment while fitting is ready, appropriate, or in keeping.

As a verb fitting is

.

As a noun fitting is

a small detachable part of a device or machine.

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