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Refined vs Rare - What's the difference?

refined | rare | Related terms |

Refined is a related term of rare.


As adjectives the difference between refined and rare

is that refined is showing or having good feelings or good taste while rare is (cooking|particularly meats) cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red (in the case of steak or beef in the general sense) or rare can be very uncommon; scarce or rare can be (obsolete) early.

As verbs the difference between refined and rare

is that refined is (refine) while rare is (us|intransitive) to rear, rise up, start backwards.

Worry vs Exertion - What's the difference?

worry | exertion | Related terms |

Worry is a related term of exertion.


As nouns the difference between worry and exertion

is that worry is a strong feeling of anxiety while exertion is an expenditure of physical or mental effort.

As a verb worry

is to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

Rush vs Roam - What's the difference?

rush | roam | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between rush and roam

is that rush is to flow or move forward rapidly or noisily while roam is to wander or travel freely and with no specific destination.

In transitive terms the difference between rush and roam

is that rush is to transport or carry quickly while roam is to range or wander over.

As verbs the difference between rush and roam

is that rush is to hurry; to perform a task with great haste while roam is to wander or travel freely and with no specific destination.

As a noun rush

is any of several stiff aquatic or marsh plants of the genus Juncus, having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers.

As an adjective rush

is performed with, or requiring urgency or great haste, or done under pressure.

As a proper noun Rush

is {{surname|A=An|English occupational|from=occupations}} for someone who made things from rushes.

Living vs Vital - What's the difference?

living | vital | Related terms |

Living is a related term of vital.


As adjectives the difference between living and vital

is that living is having life while vital is relating to, or characteristic of life.

As a verb living

is .

As a noun living

is (uncountable) the state of being alive.

Implore vs Demand - What's the difference?

implore | demand | Related terms |

Implore is a related term of demand.


As verbs the difference between implore and demand

is that implore is while demand is to request forcefully.

As a noun demand is

the desire to purchase goods and services.

Refresh vs Strengthen - What's the difference?

refresh | strengthen | Related terms |

Refresh is a related term of strengthen.


As verbs the difference between refresh and strengthen

is that refresh is to renew or revitalize while strengthen is (lb) to make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce.

As a noun refresh

is the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.

Involving vs Appealing - What's the difference?

involving | appealing | Related terms |

Involving is a related term of appealing.


As verbs the difference between involving and appealing

is that involving is while appealing is .

As an adjective appealing is

having appeal; attractive.

As a noun appealing is

the act of making an appeal.

Pinch vs Necessity - What's the difference?

pinch | necessity | Related terms |

Pinch is a related term of necessity.


As nouns the difference between pinch and necessity

is that pinch is the action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt while necessity is the quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

As a verb pinch

is to squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

Plod vs Lope - What's the difference?

plod | lope | Related terms |

Plod is a related term of lope.


As a noun plod

is a slow or labored walk or other motion or activity or plod can be (obsolete) a puddle or plod can be the police, police officers.

As a verb plod

is to walk or move slowly and heavily or laboriously (+ on, through, over).

As a proper noun lope is

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Reprimand vs Counterfoil - What's the difference?

reprimand | counterfoil | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between reprimand and counterfoil

is that reprimand is a severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public while counterfoil is the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stub.

As a verb reprimand

is to reprove in a formal or official way.

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