shrive |
wilt |
In transitive terms the difference between shrive and wilt
is that
shrive is to prescribe penance or absolution while
wilt is to cause to fatigue; to exhaust.
As verbs the difference between shrive and wilt
is that
shrive is to hear or receive a confession (of sins etc. while
wilt is to droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower).
As a noun wilt is
the act of wilting or the state of being wilted.
steep |
swallow |
In intransitive terms the difference between steep and swallow
is that
steep is to imbue with something while
swallow is to take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion.
As verbs the difference between steep and swallow
is that
steep is to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item while
swallow is to cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.
As nouns the difference between steep and swallow
is that
steep is a liquid used in a steeping process while
swallow is a deep chasm or abyss in the earth.
As an adjective steep
is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
bend |
assist |
As verbs the difference between bend and assist
is that
bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means while
assist is (
label) to stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).
As nouns the difference between bend and assist
is that
bend is a curve while
assist is a helpful action or an act of giving.
ultramarine |
aquamarine |
As nouns the difference between ultramarine and aquamarine
is that
ultramarine is a brilliant blue pigment that is either extracted from mineral deposits or made synthetically while
aquamarine is the bluish-green colour of the sea.
As adjectives the difference between ultramarine and aquamarine
is that
ultramarine is of a brilliant blue colour while
aquamarine is of a bluish-green colour.
peak |
heigh |
As a noun peak
is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
As a verb peak
is to reach a highest degree or maximum or
peak can be to become sick or wan or
peak can be .
As an interjection heigh is
an exclamation designed to call attention, give encouragement, etc.
scarlet |
sunset |
As nouns the difference between scarlet and sunset
is that
scarlet is a bright red, slightly orange colour while
sunset is the time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon.
As verbs the difference between scarlet and sunset
is that
scarlet is to dye or tinge with scarlet while
sunset is to phase out.
As an adjective scarlet
is of a bright red colour.
As a proper noun Scarlet
is {{given name|female|from=English}}, a modern variant of Scarlett, or from the common noun scarlet.
peridot |
olive |
As a noun peridot
is peridot.
As a proper noun olive is
.
congratulations |
accomplishment |
As nouns the difference between congratulations and accomplishment
is that
congratulations is while
accomplishment is the act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the
accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc.
As an interjection congratulations
is expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.
madder |
vermilion |
As nouns the difference between madder and vermilion
is that
madder is a herbaceous plant, species: Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye obtained from the root while
vermilion is a vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide.
As adjectives the difference between madder and vermilion
is that
madder is of a deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye while
vermilion is having a brilliant red colour.
As a verb vermilion is
to color or paint vermilion.
ultramarine |
navy |
As nouns the difference between ultramarine and navy
is that
ultramarine is a brilliant blue pigment that is either extracted from mineral deposits or made synthetically while
navy is a country's entire sea force, including ships and personnel.
As adjectives the difference between ultramarine and navy
is that
ultramarine is of a brilliant blue colour while
navy is having the dark blue colour of navy blue.
Pages