scour |
scrutinize |
As verbs the difference between scour and scrutinize
is that
scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously while
scrutinize is to examine something with great care.
As a noun scour
is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
scour |
absorb |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between scour and absorb
is that
scour is (obsolete) to cleanse while
absorb is (obsolete) to engulf, as in water; to swallow up
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As verbs the difference between scour and absorb
is that scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously while absorb is to include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up .
As a noun scour
is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
scour |
leer |
In obsolete terms the difference between scour and leer
is that
scour is to cleanse while
leer is flesh; skin.
As verbs the difference between scour and leer
is that
scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously while
leer is to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
As nouns the difference between scour and leer
is that
scour is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water while
leer is a significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.
As an adjective leer is
empty; unoccupied; clear.
purpose |
sustainability |
As nouns the difference between purpose and sustainability
is that
purpose is an object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal while
sustainability is the ability to sustain something.
As a verb purpose
is have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
lemma |
syllogism |
As nouns the difference between lemma and syllogism
is that
lemma is lemma (mathematics: proposition used mainly in the proof of some other proposition) while
syllogism is (logic) an inference in which one proposition (the conclusion) follows necessarily from two other propositions, known as the premises.
moonshot |
dream |
As nouns the difference between moonshot and dream
is that
moonshot is while
dream is imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
As a verb dream is
(
lb) to see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
dose |
booster |
As nouns the difference between dose and booster
is that
dose is a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time while
booster is something that boosts.
As a verb dose
is to administer a dose.
shot |
booster |
As nouns the difference between shot and booster
is that
shot is the result of launching a projectile or bullet or
shot can be a charge to be paid, a scot or shout while
booster is something that boosts.
As an adjective shot
is (colloquial) worn out or broken.
As a verb shot
is (
shoot) or
shot can be to load (a gun) with shot.
As an interjection shot
is (colloquial|south africa) thank you.
conifer |
cycads |
As nouns the difference between conifer and cycads
is that
conifer is (botany) a plant belonging to the conifers; a cone-bearing seed plant with vascular tissue, usually a tree while
cycads is .
havent |
not |
As a contraction havent
is (informal|nonstandard).
As a noun not is
grain
(collective name for a variety of crops including rice, wheat and corn) .
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