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Cognition vs Conative - What's the difference?

cognition | conative |


As a noun cognition

is the process of knowing.

As an adjective conative is

of or pertaining to a striving action.

Indulge vs Benefit - What's the difference?

indulge | benefit |


In lang=en terms the difference between indulge and benefit

is that indulge is to satisfy the wishes or whims of while benefit is to receive a benefit (from); to be a beneficiary.

As verbs the difference between indulge and benefit

is that indulge is : to yield to a temptation or desire while benefit is to be or to provide a benefit to.

As a noun benefit is

an advantage, help, sake or aid from something.

Crave vs Indulge - What's the difference?

crave | indulge |


In transitive terms the difference between crave and indulge

is that crave is to ask for earnestly while indulge is to satisfy the wishes or whims of.

Slip vs Sprain - What's the difference?

slip | sprain |


As nouns the difference between slip and sprain

is that slip is briefs ; panties while sprain is the act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining; as, a bad sprain of the wrist.

As a verb sprain is

to weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain one's ankle.

Slipped vs Sprained - What's the difference?

slipped | sprained |


As verbs the difference between slipped and sprained

is that slipped is (slip) while sprained is (sprain).

As an adjective slipped

is (heraldry) (of a plant) with part of the stalk displayed.

Overwrought vs Exasperated - What's the difference?

overwrought | exasperated |


As adjectives the difference between overwrought and exasperated

is that overwrought is in a state of excessive nervousness, excitement, or anger; extremely tense, anxious, or upset; filled with emotion, emotional; uneasy while exasperated is greatly annoyed; made furious.

As a verb exasperated is

(exasperate).

Food vs Sausage - What's the difference?

food | sausage |


As nouns the difference between food and sausage

is that food is (uncountable) any substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life while sausage is a food made of ground meat (or meat substitute) and seasoning, packed in a cylindrical casing; a length of this food.

Big vs Fa - What's the difference?

big | fa |


As a noun big

is a biological insulation garment; an air-tight, full-body suit intended to prevent the spread of contaminants.

As a verb fa is

to make.

Compassionate vs Kindliness - What's the difference?

compassionate | kindliness |


As an adjective compassionate

is having, feeling or showing compassion; sympathetic.

As a verb compassionate

is (archaic) to feel compassion for; to pity, feel sorry for.

As a noun kindliness is

the state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby.

Lack vs Slight - What's the difference?

lack | slight |


As verbs the difference between lack and slight

is that lack is while slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As an adjective slight is

small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a noun slight is

the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

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