ice |
edge |
As nouns the difference between ice and edge
is that
ice is while
edge is the boundary line of a surface.
As a verb edge is
to move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
lightning |
lining |
As nouns the difference between lightning and lining
is that
lightning is a flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth while
lining is a covering for the inside surface of something.
As verbs the difference between lightning and lining
is that
lightning is to produce lightning while
lining is present participle of lang=en.
As an adjective lightning
is extremely fast or sudden.
totally |
fairly |
As adverbs the difference between totally and fairly
is that
totally is entirely; completely while
fairly is in a fair manner; clearly; openly; plainly; fully; distinctly; frankly.
quite |
bit |
As adverbs the difference between quite and bit
is that
quite is
To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.bit is to a small extent; in a small amount (usually with "a").
As nouns the difference between quite and bit
is that
quite is a series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull while
bit is (
metal in horse's mouth) A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to reins to direct the animal.
As an interjection quite
is indicates agreement; "exactly so".
As a verb bit is
to put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).
As an adjective bit is
bitten.
rabbit |
about |
As a noun rabbit
is a mammal of the family
leporidae , with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.
As a verb rabbit
is to hunt rabbits or
rabbit can be (british|intransitive) to talk incessantly and in a childish manner; to babble annoyingly.
As a preposition about is
in a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of
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As an adverb about is
not distant; approximate.
As an adjective about is
moving around; astir.
reduce |
fade |
In transitive terms the difference between reduce and fade
is that
reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition while
fade is to cause to fade.
In intransitive terms the difference between reduce and fade
is that
reduce is to lose weight while
fade is to sink away; to disappear gradually; to grow dim; to vanish.
As an adjective fade is
strong; bold; doughty.
As a noun fade is
a golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the right. See slice, hook, draw.
quicksilver |
account |
As nouns the difference between quicksilver and account
is that
quicksilver is the metal mercury while
account is (accounting) a registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review.
As verbs the difference between quicksilver and account
is that
quicksilver is to overlay with quicksilver while
account is to provide explanation.
As an adjective quicksilver
is unpredictable, erratic or fickle; mercurial.
discus |
converse |
As a noun discus
is a round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.
As a verb converse is
.
betanin |
betacyanin |
As nouns the difference between betanin and betacyanin
is that
betanin is (organic compound) a glycoside obtained from beetroot while
betacyanin is any of the betalain pigments which appear reddish to violet.
polythene |
polypropylene |
As nouns the difference between polythene and polypropylene
is that
polythene is a light thermoplastic used in packaging etc.; polyethylene while
polypropylene is a thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene - used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene.
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