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Drag vs Slide - What's the difference?

drag | slide | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between drag and slide

is that drag is to pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty while slide is to pass or put imperceptibly; to slip.

In intransitive terms the difference between drag and slide

is that drag is to move slowly while slide is to pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.

Reproach vs Site - What's the difference?

reproach | site | Related terms |

Reproach is a related term of site.


As nouns the difference between reproach and site

is that reproach is a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism while site is site, location.

As a verb reproach

is to criticize or rebuke someone.

Inopportune vs Burdensome - What's the difference?

inopportune | burdensome | Related terms |

Inopportune is a related term of burdensome.


As adjectives the difference between inopportune and burdensome

is that inopportune is unsuitable for some particular purpose while burdensome is of or like a burden; arduous or demanding.

Boom vs Vow - What's the difference?

boom | vow | Related terms |

Boom is a related term of vow.


As nouns the difference between boom and vow

is that boom is while vow is a solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

As a verb vow is

(ambitransitive) to make a vow; to promise.

Aver vs Predicate - What's the difference?

aver | predicate | Related terms |

Aver is a related term of predicate.


As nouns the difference between aver and predicate

is that aver is ice-floe while predicate is (grammar) the part of the sentence (or clause) which states something about the subject or the object of the sentence.

As a verb predicate is

to announce or assert publicly.

Suspicion vs Scruple - What's the difference?

suspicion | scruple | Related terms |

Suspicion is a related term of scruple.


As nouns the difference between suspicion and scruple

is that suspicion is the act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong while scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.

As verbs the difference between suspicion and scruple

is that suspicion is (nonstandard|dialect) to suspect; to have suspicions while scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.

Draught vs Device - What's the difference?

draught | device | Related terms |

Draught is a related term of device.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between draught and device

is that draught is (obsolete) a sudden attack or drawing upon an enemy while device is (obsolete) opinion; decision.

As nouns the difference between draught and device

is that draught is the action or an act of pulling something along, especially a beast of burden, vehicle or tractor while device is any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

As a verb draught

is to draw out; to call forth see draft.

Elevated vs Leading - What's the difference?

elevated | leading | Related terms |

Elevated is a related term of leading.


As verbs the difference between elevated and leading

is that elevated is (elevate) while leading is .

As adjectives the difference between elevated and leading

is that elevated is raised, particularly above ground level while leading is providing guidance or direction.

As a noun leading is

an act by which one is led or guided or leading can be (typography) vertical space added between lines; line spacing.

Admirable vs Marvelous - What's the difference?

admirable | marvelous | Synonyms |

Admirable is a synonym of marvelous.


As adjectives the difference between admirable and marvelous

is that admirable is deserving of the highest esteem or admiration while marvelous is (us) exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

Rule vs Wield - What's the difference?

rule | wield | Related terms |

Rule is a related term of wield.


As verbs the difference between rule and wield

is that rule is while wield is (label) to command, rule over; to possess or own.

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