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Caress vs Foundle - What's the difference?

caress | foundle | Synonyms |

Foundle is likely misspelled.


Foundle has no English definition.

As a noun caress

is an act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

As a verb caress

is to touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

Incontrovertible vs Undoubting - What's the difference?

incontrovertible | undoubting | Related terms |

Incontrovertible is a related term of undoubting.


As adjectives the difference between incontrovertible and undoubting

is that incontrovertible is not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning while undoubting is experiencing or harboring no doubts; entirely confident.

Accomplished vs Efficacious - What's the difference?

accomplished | efficacious | Related terms |

Efficacious is a synonym of accomplished.



As adjectives the difference between accomplished and efficacious

is that accomplished is completed; effected; established; as, an accomplished fact while efficacious is effective; possessing efficacy.

As a verb accomplished

is past tense of accomplish.

Unimaginative vs Plain - What's the difference?

unimaginative | plain | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between unimaginative and plain

is that unimaginative is not imaginative while plain is flat, level.

As an adverb plain is

simply.

As a noun plain is

a lamentation.

As a verb plain is

to lament, bewail.

Hiss vs Assure - What's the difference?

hiss | assure | Related terms |

Hiss is a related term of assure.


As nouns the difference between hiss and assure

is that hiss is a high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc while assure is insuree.

As verbs the difference between hiss and assure

is that hiss is to make a hissing sound while assure is .

As an adjective assure is

insured.

Rough vs Ungainly - What's the difference?

rough | ungainly | Related terms |

Rough is a related term of ungainly.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between rough and ungainly

is that rough is (obsolete) boisterous weather while ungainly is (obsolete) unsuitable; unprofitable.

As adjectives the difference between rough and ungainly

is that rough is having a texture that has much friction not smooth; uneven while ungainly is clumsy; lacking grace.

As a noun rough

is the unmowed part of a golf course.

As a verb rough

is to create in an approximate form.

As an adverb rough

is in a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

Conclude vs Consider - What's the difference?

conclude | consider | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between conclude and consider

is that conclude is to come to a conclusion, to a final decision while consider is to take up as an example.

As verbs the difference between conclude and consider

is that conclude is to end; to come to an end while consider is to think about seriously.

Fervid vs Affectionate - What's the difference?

fervid | affectionate | Related terms |

Fervid is a related term of affectionate.


As adjectives the difference between fervid and affectionate

is that fervid is intensely hot, emotional, or zealous while affectionate is (of a person) having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

As a verb affectionate is

(rare) to show affection to; to have affection for.

Velocity vs Shrewdness - What's the difference?

velocity | shrewdness | Related terms |

Velocity is a related term of shrewdness.


As nouns the difference between velocity and shrewdness

is that velocity is (physics) a vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, or a speed with the directional component while shrewdness is the quality of being shrewd.

Dilatory vs Inactive - What's the difference?

dilatory | inactive | Synonyms |

Inactive is a synonym of dilatory.



As adjectives the difference between dilatory and inactive

is that dilatory is intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision while inactive is not active, temporarily or permanently.

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