increase |
vary |
In transitive terms the difference between increase and vary
is that
increase is to make (a quantity) larger while
vary is to make of different kinds; to make different from one another; to diversity; to variegate.
As verbs the difference between increase and vary
is that
increase is to become larger while
vary is to change with time or a similar parameter.
As nouns the difference between increase and vary
is that
increase is an amount by which a quantity is increased while
vary is alteration; change.
expand |
switch |
As verbs the difference between expand and switch
is that
expand is (
label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while
switch is to exchange.
As a noun switch is
a device to turn electric current on]] and [[turn off|off or direct its flow.
As an adjective switch is
(snowboarding) riding with their opposite foot forward from their natural position
[ bbc sport, [http://wwwbbccouk/sport/0/winter-olympics/26141070 "sochi 2014: a jargon-busting guide to the halfpipe"], 11 february 2014 ].
jungle |
mountain |
As nouns the difference between jungle and mountain
is that
jungle is a large, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, that is home to many wild plants and animals while
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains.
brim |
teem |
Teem is a synonym of brim.
As verbs the difference between brim and teem
is that
brim is to be full to overflowing while
teem is to be stocked to overflowing.
As a noun brim
is the sea; ocean; water; flood.
As an adjective brim
is fierce; sharp; cold.
radiographic |
photographic |
As adjectives the difference between radiographic and photographic
is that
radiographic is of or pertaining to radiography while
photographic is pertaining to photographs or photography.
winch |
counterweight |
As nouns the difference between winch and counterweight
is that
winch is a machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a pawl, and a crank handle, with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hauling on a rope while
counterweight is a heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).
As verbs the difference between winch and counterweight
is that
winch is to use a winch while
counterweight is to fit with a counterweight.
endurance |
agility |
As nouns the difference between endurance and agility
is that
endurance is the measure of a person's stamina or persistence while
agility is the quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; nimbleness; activity; quickness of motion; as, strength and agility of body.
bidimensional |
twodimensional |
As adjectives the difference between bidimensional and twodimensional
is that
bidimensional is two-dimensional while
twodimensional is an alternative spelling of two-dimensional.
conflicts |
contradictions |
As nouns the difference between conflicts and contradictions
is that
conflicts is plural of lang=en while
contradictions is plural of contradiction.
As a verb conflicts
is third-person singular of conflict.
tropical |
dense |
As adjectives the difference between tropical and dense
is that
tropical is of or north and 23 degrees south while
dense is having relatively high density.
As a noun tropical
is a tropical plant.
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