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 |
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 |
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 |
unconfined |
Synonyms |
Lax is a synonym of unconfined.
As an adjective unconfined is
not
confined , free from physical restraint.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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