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Plate vs Foil - What's the difference?

plate | foil |


In uncountable terms the difference between plate and foil

is that plate is such dishes collectively while foil is thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.

In figuratively terms the difference between plate and foil

is that plate is an agenda of tasks, problems, or responsibilities while foil is anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.

In obsolete terms the difference between plate and foil

is that plate is a coin, usually a silver coin while foil is to defile; to soil.

In heraldiccharge terms the difference between plate and foil

is that plate is a roundel of silver or tinctured argent while foil is a stylized flower or leaf.

As nouns the difference between plate and foil

is that plate is a flat dish from which food is served or eaten while foil is a very thin sheet of metal.

As verbs the difference between plate and foil

is that plate is to cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal while FOIL is to apply the FOIL algorithm to.

As proper nouns the difference between plate and foil

is that plate is the River Plate while FOIL is a particular algorithm for multiplying two binomials.

As an adjective platé

is semé (strewn) with plates.

Word vs T - What's the difference?

word | t |

T is likely misspelled.


T has no English definition.

As a noun word

is the smallest unit of language which has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. Contrast morpheme.

As a verb word

is to say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

As an interjection word

is truth, indeed, to tell or speak the truth; the shortened form of the statement, "My word is my bond," an expression eventually shortened to "Word is bond," before it finally got cut to just "Word," which is its most commonly used form.

Allow vs Respect - What's the difference?

allow | respect |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between allow and respect

is that allow is (obsolete) to like; to be suited or pleased with while respect is (obsolete) to look toward; to face.

As verbs the difference between allow and respect

is that allow is to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have while respect is to have respect for.

As a noun respect is

(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high.

As an interjection respect is

(jamaica) hello, hi.

Seldom vs Sometime - What's the difference?

seldom | sometime |


In obsolete terms the difference between seldom and sometime

is that seldom is rare; infrequent while sometime is at a past time indefinitely referred to; once; formerly.

Scream vs Squeak - What's the difference?

scream | squeak |


In lang=en terms the difference between scream and squeak

is that scream is a form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer while squeak is a card game similar to group solitaire.

As nouns the difference between scream and squeak

is that 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/ while squeak is a short, high-pitched sound, as of two objects rubbing together, or the calls of small animals.

As verbs the difference between scream and squeak

is that 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 while squeak is to emit a short, high-pitched sound.

Action vs Support - What's the difference?

action | support |


In mathematics|lang=en terms the difference between action and support

is that action is (mathematics) a mapping from a pairing of mathematical objects to one of them, respecting their individual structures the pairing is typically a cartesian product or a tensor product the object that is not part of the output is said to act'' on the other object in any given context, ''action'' is used as an abbreviation for a more fully named notion, like group action or ''left group action while support is (mathematics) in relation to a function, the set of points where the function is not zero, or the closure of that set.

As nouns the difference between action and support

is that action is something done so as to accomplish a purpose while support is something which supports often used attributively, as a complement or supplement to.

As verbs the difference between action and support

is that action is (management) to act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect while support is (senseid)to keep from falling.

As an interjection action

is demanding or signifying the start of something, usually an act or scene of a theatric performance.

Cream vs Shriek - What's the difference?

cream | shriek |


As verbs the difference between cream and shriek

is that cream is to cremate while shriek is to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.

As a noun shriek is

a sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.

Prompt vs Initiate - What's the difference?

prompt | initiate |


As adjectives the difference between prompt and initiate

is that prompt is ready, willing (to act) while initiate is unpractised; untried; new.

As nouns the difference between prompt and initiate

is that prompt is a reminder or cue while initiate is a new member of an organization.

As verbs the difference between prompt and initiate

is that prompt is to lead someone toward what they should say or do while initiate is to begin; to start.

Prompt vs Initial - What's the difference?

prompt | initial |


As adjectives the difference between prompt and initial

is that prompt is ready, willing (to act) while initial is chronologically first, early; of or pertaining to the beginning, cause or origin.

As nouns the difference between prompt and initial

is that prompt is a reminder or cue while initial is the first letter of a word or a name.

As verbs the difference between prompt and initial

is that prompt is to lead someone toward what they should say or do while initial is to sign one's initial(s), as an abbreviated signature.

Behavioralism vs Positivism - What's the difference?

behavioralism | positivism |


As nouns the difference between behavioralism and positivism

is that behavioralism is while positivism is (philosophy) a doctrine that states that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method, refusing every form of metaphysics.

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