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Fancy vs Purpose - What's the difference?

fancy | purpose | Related terms |

Fancy is a related term of purpose.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between fancy and purpose

is that fancy is (obsolete) extravagant; above real value while purpose is (obsolete) instance; example.

As nouns the difference between fancy and purpose

is that fancy is the imagination while purpose is an object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

As verbs the difference between fancy and purpose

is that fancy is (formal) to appreciate without jealousy or greed while purpose is have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

As an adjective fancy

is decorative.

Corrupt vs Ravish - What's the difference?

corrupt | ravish | Related terms |

Corrupt is a related term of ravish.


As verbs the difference between corrupt and ravish

is that corrupt is to make ; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert while ravish is (obsolete|or|archaic) to seize and carry away by violence; to snatch by force.

As an adjective corrupt

is in a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

Declare vs Scream - What's the difference?

declare | scream | Related terms |

Declare is a related term of scream.


As verbs the difference between declare and scream

is that declare is while scream is to cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

As a noun scream is

a loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, usually horror, fear, excitement et cetera can be the exclamation of a word, but is usually a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound, particularly /æ/ or /i/.

Counterfeit vs Untrue - What's the difference?

counterfeit | untrue | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between counterfeit and untrue

is that counterfeit is false, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine while untrue is {{l/en|false|False}}; not {{l/en|true}}.

As a noun counterfeit

is a non-genuine article; a fake.

As a verb counterfeit

is to falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.

Bang vs Defeat - What's the difference?

bang | defeat | Related terms |

Bang is a related term of defeat.


As a verb defeat is

to overcome in battle or contest.

As a noun defeat is

the act of defeating or being defeated.

Recount vs Assert - What's the difference?

recount | assert | Related terms |

Recount is a related term of assert.


As nouns the difference between recount and assert

is that recount is retelling, narration, rendering or recount can be a counting again, as of votes while assert is (computer science) an assert statement; a section of source code which tests whether an expected condition is true.

As verbs the difference between recount and assert

is that recount is to tell over; to relate in detail; to recite; to tell or narrate the particulars of or recount can be to count or reckon again while assert is to declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.

Ceremonial vs Serious - What's the difference?

ceremonial | serious | Related terms |

Ceremonial is a related term of serious.


As adjectives the difference between ceremonial and serious

is that ceremonial is ceremonial while serious is without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.

Dissipated vs Rakehell - What's the difference?

dissipated | rakehell | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between dissipated and rakehell

is that dissipated is to have squandered and scattered valuable possessions while devoted to pursuit of self-indulgent pleasures while rakehell is {{tcx|archaic|lang=en}} Immoral; dissolute.

As a verb dissipated

is past tense of dissipate.

As a noun rakehell is

{{tcx|archaic|lang=en}} A lewd or wanton person; a debauchee; a rake.

Bounds vs Province - What's the difference?

bounds | province | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between bounds and province

is that bounds is plural of lang=en while province is a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level; one of ten of Canada's federated entities, recognized by the Constitution and having a separate representative of the Sovereign (compare territory).

As a verb bounds

is third-person singular of bound.

As a proper noun province is

northern Ireland.

Carelessness vs Pledge - What's the difference?

carelessness | pledge | Related terms |

Carelessness is a related term of pledge.


As nouns the difference between carelessness and pledge

is that carelessness is lack of care while pledge is a solemn promise to do something.

As a verb pledge is

to make a solemn promise (to do something).

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