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Gasp vs Catch - What's the difference?

gasp | catch |


In intransitive terms the difference between gasp and catch

is that gasp is to breathe laboriously or convulsively while catch is to get pregnant.

In transitive terms the difference between gasp and catch

is that gasp is to speak in a breathless manner while catch is to attract and hold (a faculty or organ of sense).

As an interjection gasp

is The sound of a gasp.

Gasp vs Caught - What's the difference?

gasp | caught |


As a noun gasp

is sigh, yawn; the act of sighing.

As an adjective caught is

(cricket) of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.

As a verb caught is

(catch).

Douse vs Baptise - What's the difference?

douse | baptise |


As verbs the difference between douse and baptise

is that douse is to plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse while baptise is to sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of Christian baptism.

As a noun douse

is a blow; stroke.

Tree vs Pancake - What's the difference?

tree | pancake |


As a noun tree

is a large plant, not exactly defined, but typically over four meters in height, a single trunk which grows in girth with age and branches (which also grow in circumference with age).

As a verb tree

is to chase (an animal or person) up a tree.

As a proper noun pancake is

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Factory vs Master - What's the difference?

factory | master |


As nouns the difference between factory and master

is that factory is (obsolete) a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country while master is (l) (original version of a document or of a recording).

Unnerve vs Disturb - What's the difference?

unnerve | disturb |


As verbs the difference between unnerve and disturb

is that unnerve is to deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble while disturb is to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

As a noun disturb is

(obsolete) disturbance.

Custom vs Occasion - What's the difference?

custom | occasion |


In obsolete terms the difference between custom and occasion

is that custom is familiar acquaintance; familiarity while occasion is an occurrence or incident.

As nouns the difference between custom and occasion

is that custom is frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; usage; method of doing, living or behaving while occasion is a favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.

As verbs the difference between custom and occasion

is that custom is to make familiar; to accustom while occasion is to give occasion to; to cause; to produce; to induce; as, to occasion anxiety.

As an adjective custom

is made in a different way from usual, specially to fit one's needs.

Gained vs Entered - What's the difference?

gained | entered |


As verbs the difference between gained and entered

is that gained is (gain) while entered is (enter).

Development vs Events - What's the difference?

development | events |


As nouns the difference between development and events

is that development is the process of developing; growth, directed change while events is plural of lang=en.

Development vs Situations - What's the difference?

development | situations |


As nouns the difference between development and situations

is that development is the process of developing; growth, directed change while situations is plural of lang=en.

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