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Draw vs Lap - What's the difference?

draw | lap |


In intransitive terms the difference between draw and lap

is that draw is to exert an attractive force; to act as an inducement or enticement while lap is to be turned or folded; to lie partly on or over something; to overlap.

In transitive terms the difference between draw and lap

is that draw is to win in a lottery or similar game of chance while lap is to overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler.

As verbs the difference between draw and lap

is that draw is To move or develop something.lap is to enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.

As nouns the difference between draw and lap

is that draw is the result of a contest in which neither side has won; a tie while lap is the loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

Board vs Round - What's the difference?

board | round |


In lang=en terms the difference between board and round

is that board is to obtain meals, or meals and lodgings, statedly for compensation while round is to go round, pass, go past.

As nouns the difference between board and round

is that board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound while round is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering.

As verbs the difference between board and round

is that board is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance while round is to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.

As an adjective round is

(label) shape.

As a preposition round is

alternative form of around.

As an adverb round is

.

Branches vs Persons - What's the difference?

branches | persons |


As a verb branches

is .

As a noun persons is

; used to refer to them individually, rather than as a group contrast people.

Branches vs Crucial - What's the difference?

branches | crucial |


As a verb branches

is .

As an adjective crucial is

being essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.

Diffusion vs Permeation - What's the difference?

diffusion | permeation |


As nouns the difference between diffusion and permeation

is that diffusion is diffusion (physics: the intermingling of the molecules of a fluid due to random thermal agitation) while permeation is permeation.

Reporting vs Editing - What's the difference?

reporting | editing |


As nouns the difference between reporting and editing

is that reporting is (economics|journalism) the activity that results in reports for a business or a journal while editing is an act or instance of something being edited.

As verbs the difference between reporting and editing

is that reporting is while editing is .

Technicality vs Technic - What's the difference?

technicality | technic |


As nouns the difference between technicality and technic

is that technicality is the quality or state of being technical while technic is the method of performance in any art.

As an adjective technic is

technical.

Exaggerate vs Proud - What's the difference?

exaggerate | proud |


As a verb exaggerate

is to overstate, to describe more than is fact.

As an adjective proud is

gratified; feeling honoured (by something); feeling satisfied or happy about a fact or event.

Outline vs Target - What's the difference?

outline | target |


As nouns the difference between outline and target

is that outline is a line marking the boundary of an object figure while target is a butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.

As verbs the difference between outline and target

is that outline is (lb) to draw an outline of something while target is to aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).

Stimulant vs Hallucinogen - What's the difference?

stimulant | hallucinogen |


As nouns the difference between stimulant and hallucinogen

is that stimulant is a substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body while hallucinogen is hallucinogen.

As adjectives the difference between stimulant and hallucinogen

is that stimulant is acting as a while hallucinogen is hallucinogenic.

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