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Inflexible vs Hardly - What's the difference?

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 vs Shriek - What's the difference?

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 vs Plight - What's the difference?

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 vs Liking - What's the difference?

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 vs Correction - What's the difference?

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 vs Coat - What's the difference?

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 vs Shatter - What's the difference?

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 vs Express - What's the difference?

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 vs Hesitate - What's the difference?

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 vs Profession - What's the difference?

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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