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Turn vs Alter - What's the difference?

turn | alter | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between turn and alter

is that turn is to sour or spoil; to go bad while alter is to become different.

In transitive terms the difference between turn and alter

is that turn is to make acid or sour; to ferment; to curdle while alter is to castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal).

As verbs the difference between turn and alter

is that turn is Non-linear physical movement.alter is to change the form or structure of.

As a noun turn

is a change of direction or orientation.

Regularity vs Steadness - What's the difference?

regularity | steadness | Related terms |

Regularity is a related term of steadness.

Iniquitous vs Opprobrious - What's the difference?

iniquitous | opprobrious | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between iniquitous and opprobrious

is that iniquitous is wicked or sinful while opprobrious is of or relating to opprobrium.

Savory vs Enjoyable - What's the difference?

savory | enjoyable | Related terms |

Savory is a related term of enjoyable.


As adjectives the difference between savory and enjoyable

is that savory is tasty, attractive to the palate while enjoyable is pleasant, capable of giving pleasure.

As a noun savory

is a snack or savory can be any of several mediterranean herbs, of the genus , grown as culinary flavourings.

Detach vs Draw_off - What's the difference?

detach | draw_off | Synonyms |

Detach is a synonym of draw_off.


As verbs the difference between detach and draw_off

is that detach is to take apart from; to take off while draw_off is (idiomatic) to remove by using a siphon.

Confess vs Exhibit - What's the difference?

confess | exhibit | Synonyms |

Confess is a synonym of exhibit.


As verbs the difference between confess and exhibit

is that confess is (senseid) to admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed while exhibit is to display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.

As a noun exhibit is

an instance of.

Inexpert vs Unfledged - What's the difference?

inexpert | unfledged | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between inexpert and unfledged

is that inexpert is inept or unskilled; not of expert ability or quality while unfledged is of a bird that has yet to develop its wings and feathers and become able to fly.

Strait vs Want - What's the difference?

strait | want | Related terms |

Strait is a related term of want.


As an adjective strait

is (archaic) narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.

As a noun strait

is (geography) a narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

As a verb strait

is (obsolete) to put to difficulties.

As an adverb strait

is (obsolete) strictly; rigorously.

As a proper noun want is

a personification of want.

Refresh vs Applaud - What's the difference?

refresh | applaud | Related terms |

Refresh is a related term of applaud.


As verbs the difference between refresh and applaud

is that refresh is to renew or revitalize while applaud is (intransitive) to express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.

As nouns the difference between refresh and applaud

is that refresh is the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc while applaud is (obsolete) applause; applauding.

Apt vs Favorable - What's the difference?

apt | favorable | Related terms |

Apt is a related term of favorable.


As a noun apt

is .

As a proper noun apt

is .

As an adjective favorable is

pleasing, encouraging or approving.

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