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Sedate vs Somber - What's the difference?

sedate | somber | Related terms |

Sedate is a related term of somber.


As adjectives the difference between sedate and somber

is that sedate is in a composed and temperate state while somber is dark or dreary in character; joyless, and grim.

As verbs the difference between sedate and somber

is that sedate is to tranquilize by giving a sedative; to calm; to soothe; to induce sleep while somber is .

Unmixed vs Obvious - What's the difference?

unmixed | obvious | Related terms |

Unmixed is a related term of obvious.


As adjectives the difference between unmixed and obvious

is that unmixed is pure, not mixed or combined while obvious is easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

Arbitrator vs Controller - What's the difference?

arbitrator | controller | Related terms |

Arbitrator is a related term of controller.


As nouns the difference between arbitrator and controller

is that arbitrator is a person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated while controller is one who controls something.

Recover vs Amend - What's the difference?

recover | amend | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between recover and amend

is that recover is to return to, resume (a given state of mind or body) while amend is to make a formal alteration in legislation by adding, deleting, or rephrasing.

In intransitive terms the difference between recover and amend

is that recover is to regain one's composure, balance etc while amend is to become better.

As a noun recover

is recovery.

Engaged vs Attentive - What's the difference?

engaged | attentive | Related terms |

Engaged is a related term of attentive.


As adjectives the difference between engaged and attentive

is that engaged is agreed to be married while attentive is paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

As a verb engaged

is (engage).

Hotfoot vs Dart - What's the difference?

hotfoot | dart | Related terms |

Hotfoot is a related term of dart.


As a noun hotfoot

is (us) the prank of secretly inserting a match between the sole and upper of a victim's shoe and then lighting it.

As an adverb hotfoot

is (british) hastily; without delay.

Prompt vs Penetrating - What's the difference?

prompt | penetrating | Related terms |

Prompt is a related term of penetrating.


As adjectives the difference between prompt and penetrating

is that prompt is (archaic) ready, willing (to act) while penetrating is able to pierce or penetrate.

As verbs the difference between prompt and penetrating

is that prompt is to lead someone toward what they should say or do while penetrating is .

As a noun prompt

is a reminder or cue.

Puzzle vs Outwit - What's the difference?

puzzle | outwit | Synonyms |

Puzzle is a synonym of outwit.


As a noun puzzle

is puzzle.

As a verb outwit is

to get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.

Attest vs Assure - What's the difference?

attest | assure | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between attest and assure

is that attest is to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine while assure is to make sure and secure.

Performer vs Worker - What's the difference?

performer | worker | Related terms |

Performer is a related term of worker.


As nouns the difference between performer and worker

is that performer is one who performs for, or entertains, an audience while worker is a person who performs labor for his living, especially manual labor.

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