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Slight vs Underrate - What's the difference?

slight | underrate | Related terms |

Slight is a related term of underrate.


As verbs the difference between slight and underrate

is that slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of while underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate.

As nouns the difference between slight and underrate

is that slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy while underrate is a price less than the value.

As an adjective slight

is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

Star vs Highest - What's the difference?

star | highest | Related terms |


As a noun star

is any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

As a verb star

is to appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

As a proper noun Star

is {{surname}.

As an adjective highest is

superlative of high.

As an adverb highest is

superlative of high POS=adverb.

Meddle vs Interpose - What's the difference?

meddle | interpose | Synonyms |

Meddle is a synonym of interpose.


As verbs the difference between meddle and interpose

is that meddle is (obsolete) to mix (something) with some other substance; to commingle, combine, blend while interpose is .

Wicked vs Unjust - What's the difference?

wicked | unjust | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between wicked and unjust

is that wicked is evil or mischievous by nature while unjust is not fair, just or right.

As an adverb wicked

is very, extremely.

As a noun wicked

is people who are wicked..

As a verb wicked

is past tense of wick.

Suffering vs Privation - What's the difference?

suffering | privation | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between suffering and privation

is that suffering is the condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress while privation is the state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.

As an adjective suffering

is experiencing pain.{{jump|experiencing pain}} singular.

As a verb suffering

is present participle of lang=en.

Roost vs Alight - What's the difference?

roost | alight | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between roost and alight

is that roost is sleep while alight is to make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.

As a noun roost

is the place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).

As an adjective alight is

lit, on fire, switched on.

Fearless vs Hardy - What's the difference?

fearless | hardy | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between fearless and hardy

is that fearless is free from fear while hardy is having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships. A hardy plant is one that can withstand the extremes of climate, such as frost.

As a noun hardy is

a blacksmith's fuller or chisel, having a square shank for insertion into a square hole in an anvil, called the {{term|hardy hole}}.

As a proper noun Hardy is

{{surname|common|from=nicknames}}, originally a nickname for a hardy person.

Enumerate vs Rehearse - What's the difference?

enumerate | rehearse | Synonyms |

Enumerate is a synonym of rehearse.


As verbs the difference between enumerate and rehearse

is that enumerate is to specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order while rehearse is to repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.

Faintness vs Heaviness - What's the difference?

faintness | heaviness | Related terms |

Faintness is a related term of heaviness.


As nouns the difference between faintness and heaviness

is that faintness is the property of being or feeling faint while heaviness is the state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity.

Regulate vs Curb - What's the difference?

regulate | curb | Related terms |

Regulate is a related term of curb.


As verbs the difference between regulate and curb

is that regulate is to dictate policy while curb is to check, restrain or control.

As a noun curb is

(north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (uk ).

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