inflexible |
hardly |
Related terms |
Inflexible is a related term of hardly.
As an adjective inflexible
is not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.
As an adverb hardly is
(manner|obsolete) firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.
As an interjection hardly is
not really.
pronounce |
shriek |
Related terms |
Pronounce is a related term of shriek.
As verbs the difference between pronounce and shriek
is that
pronounce is to formally declare, officially or ceremoniously while
shriek is to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
As a noun shriek is
a sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.
case |
plight |
Synonyms |
In obsolete terms the difference between case and plight
is that
case is to propose hypothetical cases while
plight is a network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.
In transitive terms the difference between case and plight
is that
case is to cover or protect with, or as if with, a case; to enclose while
plight is specifically, to pledge (one's troth etc.) as part of a marriage ceremony.
As an adjective case
is the last remaining card of a particular rank.
itch |
liking |
Related terms |
Itch is a related term of liking.
As nouns the difference between itch and liking
is that
itch is a sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch while
liking is likeness.
As a verb itch
is to feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
culture |
correction |
Related terms |
Culture is a related term of correction.
As a verb culture
is .
As a noun correction is
the act of correcting.
leaf |
coat |
Related terms |
Leaf is a related term of coat.
As nouns the difference between leaf and coat
is that
leaf is the usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants while
coat is (
lb) an outer garment covering the upper torso and arms
.
As verbs the difference between leaf and coat
is that
leaf is to produce leaves; put forth foliage while
coat is to cover with a coat of some material.
dispart |
shatter |
Related terms |
Dispart is a related term of shatter.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between dispart and shatter
is that
dispart is (obsolete) to divide, divide up, distribute while
shatter is (obsolete) to scatter about.
In lang=en terms the difference between dispart and shatter
is that
dispart is to make allowance for the dispart in (a gun), when taking aim while
shatter is to dispirit or emotionally defeat.
As verbs the difference between dispart and shatter
is that
dispart is to part, separate or
dispart can be to furnish with a dispart sight while
shatter is to violently break something into pieces.
As nouns the difference between dispart and shatter
is that
dispart is the difference between the thickness of the metal at the mouth and at the breech of a piece of ordnance while
shatter is (archaic) a fragment of anything shattered.
command |
express |
Related terms |
Command is a related term of express.
In lang=en terms the difference between command and express
is that
command is to hold, to control the use of while
express is to press, squeeze out (especially said of milk).
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between command and express
is that
command is (obsolete) to direct to come; to bestow while
express is (obsolete) a specific statement or instruction.
As nouns the difference between command and express
is that
command is an order to do something while
express is a mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly or
express can be (obsolete) the action of conveying some idea using words or actions; communication, expression.
As verbs the difference between command and express
is that
command is to order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority while
express is (
senseid) to convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.
As an adjective express is
(not comparable) moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
tarry |
hesitate |
Related terms |
Tarry is a related term of hesitate.
In lang=en terms the difference between tarry and hesitate
is that
tarry is to wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger while
hesitate is to stammer; to falter in speaking.
As verbs the difference between tarry and hesitate
is that
tarry is to delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything while
hesitate is to stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
As a noun tarry
is a sojourn.
As an adjective tarry
is resembling tar.
commission |
profession |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between commission and profession
is that
commission is a sending or mission (to do or accomplish something) while
profession is a promise or vow made on entering a religious order.
As a verb commission
is to send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
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