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Hump vs Journey - What's the difference?

hump | journey | Related terms |

Hump is a related term of journey.


As a proper noun hump

is the himalayas, as the challenge for the supply route between india and china.

As a noun journey is

a set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

As a verb journey is

to travel, to make a trip or voyage.

Rule vs Overlook - What's the difference?

rule | overlook | Related terms |

Rule is a related term of overlook.


As verbs the difference between rule and overlook

is that rule is while overlook is to look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of.

As a noun overlook is

a vista or point that gives a beautiful view.

Simple vs Vain - What's the difference?

simple | vain | Related terms |

Simple is a related term of vain.


As nouns the difference between simple and vain

is that simple is (medicine) a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant while vain is .

As an adjective simple

is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

As a verb simple

is (transitive|intransitive|archaic) to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

Important vs Striking - What's the difference?

important | striking | Related terms |

Important is a related term of striking.


As adjectives the difference between important and striking

is that important is important while striking is making a strong impression.

As a verb striking is

.

As a noun striking is

the act by which something strikes or is struck.

Regular vs Unremitted - What's the difference?

regular | unremitted | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between regular and unremitted

is that regular is bound by religious rule; belonging to a monastic or religious order (often as opposed to {{term|secular}}) while unremitted is not remitted or allowed to slacken; continued.

As a noun regular

is a member of the British Army (as opposed to a member of the Territorial Army or Reserve).

Design vs Gain - What's the difference?

design | gain | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between design and gain

is that design is to mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint while gain is straightly; quickly; by the nearest way or means.

As a preposition gain is

against.

As an adjective gain is

straight, direct; near; short.

As an adverb gain is

straightly; quickly; by the nearest way or means.

Pare vs Shave - What's the difference?

pare | shave | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between pare and shave

is that pare is to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off while shave is to cut finely, as with slices of meat.

As a noun shave is

an instance of shaving.

Basic vs Star - What's the difference?

basic | star | Related terms |

Basic is a related term of star.


As an adjective basic

is basic.

As a noun star is

star.

Immoral vs Ghastly - What's the difference?

immoral | ghastly | Related terms |

Immoral is a related term of ghastly.


As adjectives the difference between immoral and ghastly

is that immoral is not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law while ghastly is like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal.

As an adverb ghastly is

in a ghastly manner.

Canticle vs Poesy - What's the difference?

canticle | poesy | Related terms |

Canticle is a related term of poesy.


As nouns the difference between canticle and poesy

is that canticle is a chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text while poesy is (rare|or|archaic).

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