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Refulgent vs Sunny - What's the difference?

refulgent | sunny | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between refulgent and sunny

is that refulgent is resplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly while sunny is featuring a lot of sunshine.

As an adverb sunny is

sunny side up.

As a noun sunny is

a sunfish.

Spree vs Cycle - What's the difference?

spree | cycle | Related terms |

Spree is a related term of cycle.


As a proper noun spree

is a particular river that flows through lusatia (eastern germany) and into berlin, where it flows into the havel.

As a noun cycle is

an interval of space or time in which one set of events or phenomena is completed.

As a verb cycle is

to ride a bicycle or other.

Unsteadiness vs Nimbleness - What's the difference?

unsteadiness | nimbleness | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between unsteadiness and nimbleness

is that unsteadiness is the quality of being unsteady while nimbleness is the quality of being nimble.

Narrowing vs Strangling - What's the difference?

narrowing | strangling | Related terms |

Narrowing is a related term of strangling.


As verbs the difference between narrowing and strangling

is that narrowing is while strangling is .

As nouns the difference between narrowing and strangling

is that narrowing is the part of a stocking that is narrowed while strangling is the crime of killing by strangling.

Stock vs Provision - What's the difference?

stock | provision | Synonyms |


In uk historical terms the difference between stock and provision

is that stock is the part of a tally formerly struck in the exchequer, which was delivered to the person who had lent the king money on account, as the evidence of indebtedness while provision is a nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.

As nouns the difference between stock and provision

is that stock is a store or supply while provision is an item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.

As verbs the difference between stock and provision

is that stock is to have on hand for sale while provision is to supply with provisions.

As an adjective stock

is of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.

Sustain vs Connive - What's the difference?

sustain | connive | Related terms |

Sustain is a related term of connive.


As verbs the difference between sustain and connive

is that sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence while connive is to cooperate with others secretly in order to commit a crime; to collude.

As a noun sustain

is (music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

Scorn vs Underrate - What's the difference?

scorn | underrate | Related terms |

Scorn is a related term of underrate.


In lang=en terms the difference between scorn and underrate

is that scorn is to refuse to do something, as beneath oneself while underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate.

As verbs the difference between scorn and underrate

is that scorn is to feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise while underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate.

As nouns the difference between scorn and underrate

is that scorn is (uncountable) contempt or disdain while underrate is a price less than the value.

Present vs Concession - What's the difference?

present | concession | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between present and concession

is that present is the current moment or period of time while concession is the act of conceding, especially that of defeat.

As verbs the difference between present and concession

is that present is to bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally while concession is to grant or approve by means of a concession agreement.

As an adjective present

is relating to now, for the time being; current.

Misanthrope vs Pessimist - What's the difference?

misanthrope | pessimist | Related terms |

Pessimist is a synonym of misanthrope.



As nouns the difference between misanthrope and pessimist

is that misanthrope is one who hates all mankind; one who hates the human race while pessimist is someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.

Indiscreet vs Silly - What's the difference?

indiscreet | silly | Related terms |

Indiscreet is a related term of silly.


As adjectives the difference between indiscreet and silly

is that indiscreet is not discreet; wanting in discretion while silly is (label) pitiable; deserving of compassion; helpless.

As a noun silly is

(colloquial) a silly person; a fool.

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