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Bent vs Nonstandard - What's the difference?

bent | nonstandard | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between bent and nonstandard

is that bent is folded, dented while nonstandard is not standard.

As nouns the difference between bent and nonstandard

is that bent is an inclination or talent while nonstandard is something that is not standard.

As a verb bent

is past tense of bend.

Cleave vs Disconnect - What's the difference?

cleave | disconnect | Related terms |

Cleave is a related term of disconnect.


In lang=en terms the difference between cleave and disconnect

is that cleave is to cling, adhere or stick fast to something; used with to or unto while disconnect is to remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source.

As verbs the difference between cleave and disconnect

is that cleave is to split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument or cleave can be to cling, adhere or stick fast to something; used with to or unto while disconnect is to sever or interrupt a connection.

As nouns the difference between cleave and disconnect

is that cleave is (technology) flat, smooth surface produced by cleavage, or any similar surface produced by similar techniques, as in glass while disconnect is a break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.

Stay vs Shoulder - What's the difference?

stay | shoulder | Related terms |

Stay is a related term of shoulder.


In lang=en terms the difference between stay and shoulder

is that stay is to continue to have a particular quality while shoulder is to move by or as if by using one's shoulders.

As nouns the difference between stay and shoulder

is that stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support while shoulder is (lb) the part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket .

As verbs the difference between stay and shoulder

is that stay is (nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady while shoulder is to push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.

As an adjective stay

is steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay

is steeply.

Enthusiastic vs Alive_to - What's the difference?

enthusiastic | alive_to | Related terms |

Enthusiastic is a related term of alive_to.

Forcible vs Significant - What's the difference?

forcible | significant | Related terms |

Forcible is a related term of significant.


As adjectives the difference between forcible and significant

is that forcible is able to be forced while significant is signifying something; carrying meaning.

As a noun significant is

that which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

Acid vs Currish - What's the difference?

acid | currish | Related terms |

Acid is a related term of currish.


As adjectives the difference between acid and currish

is that acid is acid; sour; tart (having a sharp taste such as that of vinegar or a lemon) while currish is pertaining to a cur or mongrel.

As a noun acid

is acid (a food with a sharp taste).

Unsteadiness vs Agility - What's the difference?

unsteadiness | agility | Related terms |

Unsteadiness is a related term of agility.


As nouns the difference between unsteadiness and agility

is that unsteadiness is the quality of being unsteady while agility is (uncountable) the quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; nimbleness; activity; quickness of motion; as, strength and agility of body.

Swallow vs Waste - What's the difference?

swallow | waste | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between swallow and waste

is that swallow is to accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept while waste is to squander (money or resources) uselessly; to spend (time) idly.

In intransitive terms the difference between swallow and waste

is that swallow is to take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion while waste is to be diminished; to lose bulk, substance, strength, value etc. gradually.

As an adjective waste is

uncultivated, uninhabited.

Rough vs Artless - What's the difference?

rough | artless | Related terms |

Rough is a related term of artless.


As adjectives the difference between rough and artless

is that rough is having a texture that has much friction not smooth; uneven while artless is having or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit.

As a noun rough

is the unmowed part of a golf course.

As a verb rough

is to create in an approximate form.

As an adverb rough

is in a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

Thoughtless vs Injudicious - What's the difference?

thoughtless | injudicious | Related terms |

Thoughtless is a related term of injudicious.


As adjectives the difference between thoughtless and injudicious

is that thoughtless is marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless while injudicious is showing poor judgement; not well judged.

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