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Hang vs Stay - What's the difference?

hang | stay | Related terms |

Hang is a related term of stay.


As verbs the difference between hang and stay

is that hang is while stay is (nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

As a noun stay is

(nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support.

As an adjective stay is

steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay is

steeply.

Vivacity vs Enterprise - What's the difference?

vivacity | enterprise | Related terms |

Vivacity is a related term of enterprise.


As nouns the difference between vivacity and enterprise

is that vivacity is the state of being vivacious while enterprise is a company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.

As a verb enterprise is

to undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.

Obtain vs Net - What's the difference?

obtain | net | Related terms |

Obtain is a related term of net.


As a verb obtain

is to get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

As a noun net is

grandson.

Friendly vs Convival - What's the difference?

friendly | convival | Related terms |

Friendly is a related term of convival.


As adjectives the difference between friendly and convival

is that friendly is generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character while convival is (obsolete) relating to a feast or festivity; convivial.

As an adverb friendly

is in a friendly manner, like a friend.

As a noun friendly

is (sports) a game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

Ill-advised vs Heedless - What's the difference?

ill-advised | heedless | Related terms |

Ill-advised is a related term of heedless.


As adjectives the difference between ill-advised and heedless

is that ill-advised is carried out without the benefit of wise counsel or careful deliberation, or carried out with unwise counsel while heedless is unaware, without noticing.

Plug vs Wander - What's the difference?

plug | wander | Related terms |

Plug is a related term of wander.


As nouns the difference between plug and wander

is that plug is (electricity) a pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket while wander is the act or instance of wandering.

As verbs the difference between plug and wander

is that plug is to stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole while wander is (lb) to move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.

Completion vs Feat - What's the difference?

completion | feat | Related terms |

Completion is a related term of feat.


As nouns the difference between completion and feat

is that completion is the act or state of being or making something complete; conclusion, accomplishment while feat is a relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.

As an adjective feat is

(archaic) dexterous in movements or service; skilful; neat; pretty.

As a verb feat is

(obsolete) to form; to fashion.

Ancient vs Faded - What's the difference?

ancient | faded | Related terms |

Ancient is a related term of faded.


As adjectives the difference between ancient and faded

is that ancient is having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age; very old while faded is that has lost some of its former colour or intensity.

As a noun ancient

is a person who is very old.

As a verb faded is

(fade).

Foolish vs Incongruous - What's the difference?

foolish | incongruous | Related terms |

Incongruous is a synonym of foolish.



As adjectives the difference between foolish and incongruous

is that foolish is lacking good sense or judgement; unwise while incongruous is not similar or congruent; not matching or fitting in.

Whisk vs Slither - What's the difference?

whisk | slither | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between whisk and slither

is that whisk is to move lightly and nimbly while slither is to slide.

As verbs the difference between whisk and slither

is that whisk is to move something with quick light sweeping motions while slither is to move about smoothly and from side to side.

As a noun whisk

is a quick, light sweeping motion.

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