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Expat vs Pupil - What's the difference?

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 vs Major - What's the difference?

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 vs Know - What's the difference?

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 vs Lowered - What's the difference?

slowed | lowered |


As verbs the difference between slowed and lowered

is that slowed is (slow) while lowered is (lower).

Thrill vs Tremor - What's the difference?

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 vs Regulation - What's the difference?

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 vs Alarm - What's the difference?

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 vs Insightful - What's the difference?

alarmist | insightful |


As a noun alarmist

is one who causes others to become alarmed without cause.

As an adjective insightful is

possessing insight.

Adversary vs Foul - What's the difference?

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 vs Conform - What's the difference?

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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