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Bag vs Liner - What's the difference?

bag | liner |


In baseball terms the difference between bag and liner

is that bag is first, second, or third base while liner is   A line drive.

As nouns the difference between bag and liner

is that bag is a flexible container made of cloth, paper, plastic, etc while liner is someone who fits a lining to something.

As a verb bag

is to put into a bag.

Stow vs Stash - What's the difference?

stow | stash |


As nouns the difference between stow and stash

is that stow is (rare) a place while stash is a collection, sometimes hidden; a reserve.

As verbs the difference between stow and stash

is that stow is to put something away in a compact and tidy manner while stash is to hide or store away for later use.

Compass vs Boundary - What's the difference?

compass | boundary |


As nouns the difference between compass and boundary

is that compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north) while boundary is the dividing line or location between two areas.

As a verb compass

is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As an adverb compass

is (obsolete) in a circuit; round about.

Mundane vs Generic - What's the difference?

mundane | generic |


As adjectives the difference between mundane and generic

is that mundane is worldly, earthly, profane, vulgar as opposed to heavenly while generic is very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.

As nouns the difference between mundane and generic

is that mundane is an unremarkable, ordinary human being while generic is a product sold under a generic name.

Interim vs Impromptu - What's the difference?

interim | impromptu |


As adjectives the difference between interim and impromptu

is that interim is transitional while impromptu is improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal; extemporaneous; unplanned.

As nouns the difference between interim and impromptu

is that interim is a transitional or temporary period between other events while impromptu is a short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.

Interim vs Providential - What's the difference?

interim | providential |


As a noun interim

is interim.

As an adjective providential is

pertaining to divine providence.

Downer vs Downward - What's the difference?

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 vs Entrance - What's the difference?

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 vs Cyclon - What's the difference?

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 vs Coven - What's the difference?

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.

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