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Concern vs Pity - What's the difference?

concern | pity | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between concern and pity

is that concern is to make somebody worried while pity is to feel pity for (someone or something).

As an interjection pity is

short form of what a pity.

Preparatory vs Prior - What's the difference?

preparatory | prior | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between preparatory and prior

is that preparatory is of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative while prior is of that which comes before, in advance.

As an adverb prior is

previously.

As a noun prior is

a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot.

Abstemious vs Sober - What's the difference?

abstemious | sober | Related terms |

Abstemious is a related term of sober.


As an adjective abstemious

is sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions .

As a noun sober is

friend.

Hotfoot vs Stir - What's the difference?

hotfoot | stir | Related terms |

Hotfoot is a related term of stir.


As nouns the difference between hotfoot and stir

is that hotfoot is (us) the prank of secretly inserting a match between the sole and upper of a victim's shoe and then lighting it while stir is scorpion.

As an adverb hotfoot

is (british) hastily; without delay.

Derision vs Slight - What's the difference?

derision | slight | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between derision and slight

is that derision is act of treating with disdain while slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

As an adjective slight is

small, weak, or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a verb slight is

to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

Forthright vs Extrovert - What's the difference?

forthright | extrovert | Related terms |

Forthright is a related term of extrovert.


As adjectives the difference between forthright and extrovert

is that forthright is straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct while extrovert is outgoing; sociable; concerned with outer affairs.

As a noun extrovert is

one who is outgoing, sociable and socially confident or concerned with outer affairs.

Note vs Presage - What's the difference?

note | presage | Related terms |

Note is a related term of presage.


As a noun note

is .

As a verb presage is

.

Satisfactory vs Ample - What's the difference?

satisfactory | ample | Related terms |

Satisfactory is a related term of ample.


As adjectives the difference between satisfactory and ample

is that satisfactory is done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient while ample is large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended.

Consummation vs Deed - What's the difference?

consummation | deed | Related terms |

Consummation is a related term of deed.


As nouns the difference between consummation and deed

is that consummation is the act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; the state of being completed; completion while deed is an action or act; something that is done.

As a verb deed is

(informal) to transfer real property by deed.

Unexcitable vs Apathetic - What's the difference?

unexcitable | apathetic | Related terms |

Unexcitable is a related term of apathetic.


As adjectives the difference between unexcitable and apathetic

is that unexcitable is not excitable while apathetic is void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion; passionless; indifferent.

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