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Sterling vs Respectable - What's the difference?

sterling | respectable | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between sterling and respectable

is that sterling is of, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage while respectable is deserving respect.

As a noun sterling

is the currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound.

As a proper noun Sterling

is a Scottish surname, variant of Stirling.

Measure vs Example - What's the difference?

measure | example | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between measure and example

is that measure is the quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard while example is something that is representative of all such things in a group.

As verbs the difference between measure and example

is that measure is to ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard while example is to be illustrated or exemplified (by).

Order vs Boom - What's the difference?

order | boom | Related terms |

Order is a related term of boom.


As nouns the difference between order and boom

is that order is , command while boom is .

Lax vs Unconfined - What's the difference?

lax | unconfined | Synonyms |

Lax is a synonym of unconfined.


As an adjective unconfined is

not confined , free from physical restraint.

Advise vs Whisper - What's the difference?

advise | whisper | Related terms |

Advise is a related term of whisper.


In lang=en terms the difference between advise and whisper

is that advise is to consider, to deliberate while whisper is to speak with suspicion or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting.

As verbs the difference between advise and whisper

is that advise is to give advice to; to offer an opinion, as worthy or expedient to be followed while whisper is to speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

As a noun whisper is

the act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

Vacant vs Unfurnished - What's the difference?

vacant | unfurnished | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between vacant and unfurnished

is that vacant is not occupied; empty while unfurnished is not furnished; having no furnishing.

Raise vs Produce - What's the difference?

raise | produce | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between raise and produce

is that raise is to create, increase or develop while produce is to make (a thing) available to a person, an authority, etc.; to provide for inspection.

In obsolete terms the difference between raise and produce

is that raise is to bring into being; to produce; to cause to arise, come forth, or appear while produce is to draw out; to extend; to lengthen or prolong.

As verbs the difference between raise and produce

is that raise is to cause to rise; to lift or elevate while produce is to yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

As nouns the difference between raise and produce

is that raise is an increase in wages or salary; a rise UK while produce is items produced.

Lax vs Immoral - What's the difference?

lax | immoral | Related terms |

Lax is a related term of immoral.


As an adjective immoral is

not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law.

Censure vs Rebuff - What's the difference?

censure | rebuff | Related terms |

Censure is a related term of rebuff.


As verbs the difference between censure and rebuff

is that censure is while rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

As a noun rebuff is

a sudden resistance or refusal.

Fling vs Wander - What's the difference?

fling | wander | Related terms |

Fling is a related term of wander.


As nouns the difference between fling and wander

is that fling is an act of throwing, often violently while wander is the act or instance of wandering.

As verbs the difference between fling and wander

is that fling is to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl while wander is (lb) to move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.

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