expat |
pupil |
As nouns the difference between expat and pupil
is that
expat is an expatriate; a person who lives outside his or her own country while
pupil is (legal|obsolete) an orphan who is a minor and under the protection of the state or
pupil can be (anatomy) the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
occupation |
major |
As nouns the difference between occupation and major
is that
occupation is an activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually
specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job while
major is a military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.
As an adjective major is
of great significance or importance.
As a verb major is
to concentrate on a particular area of study as a student in a college or university.
As a proper noun Major is
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predict |
know |
In transitive terms the difference between predict and know
is that
predict is to make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power while
know is to understand (a subject).
In intransitive terms the difference between predict and know
is that
predict is to make predictions while
know is to be or become aware or cognizant.
slowed |
lowered |
As verbs the difference between slowed and lowered
is that
slowed is (
slow) while
lowered is (
lower).
thrill |
tremor |
As nouns the difference between thrill and tremor
is that
thrill is a trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion while
tremor is tremor.
As a verb thrill
is (ergative) to suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
role |
regulation |
As nouns the difference between role and regulation
is that
role is a character or part played by a performer or actor while
regulation is regulation.
insight |
alarm |
As nouns the difference between insight and alarm
is that
insight is a sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into while
alarm is alert, alarm.
alarmist |
insightful |
As a noun alarmist
is one who causes others to become alarmed without cause.
As an adjective insightful is
possessing insight.
adversary |
foul |
As a proper noun adversary
is (religion|christianity) the devil; satan.
As a noun foul is
foul (a breach of the rules of a game).
apt |
conform |
As a noun apt
is .
As a proper noun apt
is .
As a verb conform is
(intransitive|of persons|often followed by to) to act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.
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