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Depressed vs Sedate - What's the difference?

depressed | sedate | Related terms |

Depressed is a related term of sedate.


As verbs the difference between depressed and sedate

is that depressed is (depress) while sedate is to tranquilize by giving a sedative; to calm; to soothe; to induce sleep.

As adjectives the difference between depressed and sedate

is that depressed is unhappy, and blaming oneself rather than others; despondent while sedate is in a composed and temperate state.

Contrary vs Remaining - What's the difference?

contrary | remaining | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of remaining.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and remaining

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while remaining is which remains, especially after something else has been removed.

As nouns the difference between contrary and remaining

is that contrary is the opposite while remaining is an act or occurrence by which someone or something remains.

As verbs the difference between contrary and remaining

is that contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while remaining is .

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

Obstuction vs Obstruction - What's the difference?

obstuction | obstruction | Related terms |

Obstuction is a related term of obstruction.


As a noun obstruction is

the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

Wearing vs Depressing - What's the difference?

wearing | depressing | Related terms |

Wearing is a related term of depressing.


As adjectives the difference between wearing and depressing

is that wearing is intended to be worn while depressing is causing depression or sadness.

As verbs the difference between wearing and depressing

is that wearing is while depressing is .

As a noun wearing

is the mechanical process of eroding or grinding.

Sway vs Preponderance - What's the difference?

sway | preponderance | Synonyms |

Sway is a synonym of preponderance.


As nouns the difference between sway and preponderance

is that sway is the act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon while preponderance is preponderance.

As a verb sway

is to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.

Instability vs Inconstancy - What's the difference?

instability | inconstancy | Related terms |

Instability is a related term of inconstancy.


As nouns the difference between instability and inconstancy

is that instability is (uncountable) the quality of being unstable while inconstancy is lack of constancy; lack of consistency in thought, emotion or action.

Inconsiderableness vs Narrowness - What's the difference?

inconsiderableness | narrowness | Related terms |

Inconsiderableness is a related term of narrowness.


As nouns the difference between inconsiderableness and narrowness

is that inconsiderableness is quality of being inconsiderable while narrowness is (uncountable) the state of being narrow.

Symbol vs Diagram - What's the difference?

symbol | diagram | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between symbol and diagram

is that symbol is a character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object while diagram is a plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show how something works, or show the relationships between the parts of a whole.

As verbs the difference between symbol and diagram

is that symbol is to symbolize while diagram is to represent or indicate something using a diagram.

Direct vs Yelp - What's the difference?

direct | yelp | Related terms |

Direct is a related term of yelp.


As verbs the difference between direct and yelp

is that direct is to manage, control, steer while yelp is to utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.

As an adjective direct

is straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct

is directly.

As a noun yelp is

an abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.

Supplicating vs Imploring - What's the difference?

supplicating | imploring | Related terms |

Supplicating is a related term of imploring.


As verbs the difference between supplicating and imploring

is that supplicating is while imploring is .

As a noun imploring is

the act of one who implores.

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