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Content vs Saw - What's the difference?

content | saw |


As a noun content

is (uncountable) that which is contained or content can be satisfaction; contentment.

As an adjective content

is satisfied; in a state of satisfaction.

As a verb content

is to give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to gratify; to appease.

Engross vs Appeal - What's the difference?

engross | appeal |


In transitive terms the difference between engross and appeal

is that engross is to completely engage the attention of while appeal is to call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request.

In transitive obsolete terms the difference between engross and appeal

is that engross is to thicken; to condense while appeal is to accuse (someone of something).

As verbs the difference between engross and appeal

is that engross is (finalize) To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of while appeal is to accuse (someone of something).

As a noun appeal is

(a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

Hectic vs Tight - What's the difference?

hectic | tight |


In obsolete terms the difference between hectic and tight

is that hectic is a flush like one produced by such a fever while tight is to tighten.

As a noun hectic

is a hectic fever.

As an adverb tight is

firmly, so as not to come loose easily.

As a verb tight is

to tighten.

Focus vs Feature - What's the difference?

focus | feature |


As nouns the difference between focus and feature

is that focus is a point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge while feature is one's structure or make-up; form, shape, bodily proportions.

As verbs the difference between focus and feature

is that focus is to cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point while feature is to ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

Taint vs Maculate - What's the difference?

taint | maculate |


As verbs the difference between taint and maculate

is that taint is to (l) or (l) (something) with an external (l), either (l) or (l) or taint can be to damage, as a lance, without breaking it; also, to break, as a lance, but usually in an unknightly or unscientific manner while maculate is to spot; to stain; to blur.

As a noun taint

is a (l), (l) or (l), especially in (l) or taint can be a (l) with a (l), which fails of its intended (l) or taint can be (slang) the (l).

As an adjective maculate is

marked with spots or maculae; blotched.

Work vs Post - What's the difference?

work | post |


As nouns the difference between work and post

is that work is employment while post is post, mail.

As a verb work

is to do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

Gifted vs Bestowed - What's the difference?

gifted | bestowed |


As verbs the difference between gifted and bestowed

is that gifted is past tense of gift while bestowed is past tense of bestow.

As an adjective gifted

is endowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities.

Discontent vs Morose - What's the difference?

discontent | morose |


As adjectives the difference between discontent and morose

is that discontent is not content; discontented; dissatisfied while morose is sullen]], gloomy; showing a [[brood|brooding ill humour.

As a noun discontent

is dissatisfaction.

As a verb discontent

is to deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy.

Discontent vs Disgust - What's the difference?

discontent | disgust |


As nouns the difference between discontent and disgust

is that discontent is dissatisfaction while disgust is an intense dislike or loathing someone feels for something bad or nasty.

As verbs the difference between discontent and disgust

is that discontent is to deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy while disgust is to cause an intense dislike for something.

As an adjective discontent

is not content; discontented; dissatisfied.

Discontent vs Complaining - What's the difference?

discontent | complaining |


As nouns the difference between discontent and complaining

is that discontent is dissatisfaction while complaining is the act by which someone complaints; a complaint.

As verbs the difference between discontent and complaining

is that discontent is to deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy while complaining is present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective discontent

is not content; discontented; dissatisfied.

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