interim |
providential |
As a noun interim
is interim.
As an adjective providential is
pertaining to divine providence.
downer |
downward |
As a noun downer
is downer (
drug).
As an adverb downward is
toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.
As an adjective downward is
moving or sloping down.
enchanted |
entrance |
As verbs the difference between enchanted and entrance
is that
enchanted is (
enchant) while
entrance is to delight and fill with wonder.
As an adjective enchanted
is charmed, delighted, enraptured.
As an interjection enchanted
is (dated).
As a noun entrance is
(countable) the action of entering, or going in.
cyclopean |
cyclon |
As an adjective cyclopean
is suggestive of a cyclops.
As a noun cyclon is
a kind of large round artifact made by aboriginal Australians.
legion |
coven |
As nouns the difference between legion and coven
is that
legion is the major unit or division of the
Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops while
coven is a clique that shares common interests or activities.
As an adjective legion
is numerous; vast; very great in number; multitudinous.
seize |
carry |
In transitive terms the difference between seize and carry
is that
seize is to have a sudden and powerful effect upon while
carry is to have on one's "person" (see examples).
In transitive nautical terms the difference between seize and carry
is that
seize is to bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line while
carry is to capture a ship by coming alongside and boarding.
In intransitive terms the difference between seize and carry
is that
seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also
seize upcarry is to be transmitted; to travel.
As a noun carry is
a manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.
slate |
shingle |
As nouns the difference between slate and shingle
is that
slate is (uncountable) a fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers while
shingle is a small, thin piece of building material, often with one end thicker than the other, for laying in overlapping rows as a covering for the roof or sides of a building or
shingle can be a punitive strap such as a belt, as used for severe spanking or
shingle can be small, smooth pebbles, as found on a beach.
As verbs the difference between slate and shingle
is that
slate is to cover with slate while
shingle is to cover with small, thin pieces of building material, with shingles or
shingle can be (industry) to hammer and squeeze material in order to expel cinder and impurities from it, as in metallurgy.
As an adjective slate
is having the bluish-grey/gray colour/color of slate.
happy |
hobby |
As an adjective happy
is experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, as peace, tranquillity, comfort; contented; joyous.
As a proper noun hobby is
.
doleful |
heartache |
As an adjective doleful
is filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.
As a noun heartache is
very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress.
degerm |
disinfect |
As verbs the difference between degerm and disinfect
is that
degerm is to remove the germ from a cereal grain etc while
disinfect is to sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.
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