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Abstruse vs Retired - What's the difference?

abstruse | retired | Related terms |

Abstruse is a related term of retired.


As adjectives the difference between abstruse and retired

is that abstruse is (obsolete) concealed or hidden out of the way; secret while retired is secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc); private, quiet.

As a verb retired is

(retire).

Preeminence vs Esteem - What's the difference?

preeminence | esteem | Related terms |

Preeminence is a related term of esteem.


As nouns the difference between preeminence and esteem

is that preeminence is preeminence while esteem is favourable regard.

As a verb esteem is

to set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

Style vs Nominate - What's the difference?

style | nominate | Related terms |

Style is a related term of nominate.


As verbs the difference between style and nominate

is that style is while nominate is to name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

As adjectives the difference between style and nominate

is that style is elegant, stylish while nominate is (zoology) nominotypical.

Impertinent vs Impertiment - What's the difference?

impertinent | impertiment | Related terms |

Impertinent is a related term of impertiment.

Nigh vs Neighboring - What's the difference?

nigh | neighboring | Synonyms |

Nigh is a synonym of neighboring.


As adjectives the difference between nigh and neighboring

is that nigh is (archaic|poetic) near, close by while neighboring is (us) situated or living nearby or adjacent to.

As verbs the difference between nigh and neighboring

is that nigh is to draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near while neighboring is (us).

As an adverb nigh

is almost, nearly.

As a preposition nigh

is near; close to.

Hole vs Cell - What's the difference?

hole | cell | Synonyms |

Hole is a synonym of cell.


As a proper noun hole

is a municipality in buskerud, norway.

As a noun cell is

a single-room dwelling for a hermit or cell can be (us|informal) a cellular phone.

As a verb cell is

to place or enclose in a cell.

Vulgar vs Dishonorable - What's the difference?

vulgar | dishonorable | Related terms |

Vulgar is a related term of dishonorable.


As adjectives the difference between vulgar and dishonorable

is that vulgar is vulgar while dishonorable is without honor, or causing dishonor.

Encircle vs Invest - What's the difference?

encircle | invest | Related terms |

Encircle is a related term of invest.


In lang=en terms the difference between encircle and invest

is that encircle is to surround, form a circle around while invest is to make investments.

As verbs the difference between encircle and invest

is that encircle is to surround, form a circle around while invest is (dated) to clothe or wrap (with garments).

As a noun invest is

(meteorology) an unnamed tropical weather pattern "to investigate" for development into a significant (named) system