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Impressing vs Imprinting - What's the difference?

impressing | imprinting |


As verbs the difference between impressing and imprinting

is that impressing is present participle of lang=en while imprinting is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun imprinting is

any kind of phase-sensitive learning (learning occurring at a particular age or a particular life stage) that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences of behavior.

Basic vs Based - What's the difference?

basic | based |


As adjectives the difference between basic and based

is that basic is necessary, essential for life or some process while based is founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.

As a noun basic

is a necessary commodity, a staple requirement.

As a proper noun BASIC

is a family of third-generation programming languages (c.1964 on).

As a verb based is

past tense of base.

Impression vs Coining - What's the difference?

impression | coining |


As nouns the difference between impression and coining

is that impression is the indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another while coining is (uncountable) a form of alternative medicine from southeast asia where a coin is rubbed vigorously on a patient's oiled skin.

As a verb coining is

.

Compact vs Struggle - What's the difference?

compact | struggle |


As nouns the difference between compact and struggle

is that compact is an agreement or contract or compact can be a small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into ones pocket while struggle is strife, contention, great effort.

As verbs the difference between compact and struggle

is that compact is to make more dense; to compress while struggle is to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for'' or ''against ), to contend.

As an adjective compact

is closely packed, ie packing much in a small space.

Dexterity vs Nimble - What's the difference?

dexterity | nimble |


As a noun dexterity

is skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

As an adjective nimble is

quick and light in movement or action.

Grasp vs Grim - What's the difference?

grasp | grim |


As an acronym grasp

is (software|object-oriented design).

As a proper noun grim is

, probably derived from old english grimm' or old norse '''grimr''' or ' grimmr .

Neep vs Neat - What's the difference?

neep | neat |


As nouns the difference between neep and neat

is that neep is the swede (rutabaga), called "turnip" in Scotland while neat is a bull or cow.

As an adjective neat is

clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.

Protection vs Resistant - What's the difference?

protection | resistant |


As nouns the difference between protection and resistant

is that protection is the process of keeping (something or someone) safe while resistant is a person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

As an adjective resistant is

which makes resistance or offers opposition.

Note vs Precaution - What's the difference?

note | precaution |


In transitive terms the difference between note and precaution

is that note is to record on the back of (a bill, draft, etc.) a refusal of acceptance, as the ground of a protest, which is done officially by a notary while precaution is : To warn or caution beforehand. --Locke.

As nouns the difference between note and precaution

is that note is use; employment while precaution is previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.

As verbs the difference between note and precaution

is that note is to use; make use of; employ while precaution is : To warn or caution beforehand. --Locke.

As a proper noun Note

is the St. Louis Blues hockey team.

Notes vs Precaution - What's the difference?

notes | precaution |


As a verb notes

is .

As a noun precaution is

precaution.

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