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Adaptation vs Shift - What's the difference?

adaptation | shift | Synonyms |

Adaptation is a synonym of shift.


As nouns the difference between adaptation and shift

is that adaptation is (label) the quality of being adapted; adaption; adjustment while shift is (computing) a modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing shift and the other button simultaneously).

Suppositional vs Postulated - What's the difference?

suppositional | postulated | Related terms |

Suppositional is a related term of postulated.


As an adjective suppositional

is resting on supposition; hypothetical; conjectural.

As a verb postulated is

(postulate).

Compose vs Alleviate - What's the difference?

compose | alleviate | Related terms |

Compose is a related term of alleviate.


As verbs the difference between compose and alleviate

is that compose is while alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

As a noun compose

is compound.

Defile vs Disease - What's the difference?

defile | disease | Related terms |

Defile is a related term of disease.


As nouns the difference between defile and disease

is that defile is fashion show while disease is (pathology) an abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

As a verb disease is

(obsolete) to cause unease; to annoy, irritate.

Purpose vs Pattern - What's the difference?

purpose | pattern | Related terms |

Purpose is a related term of pattern.


In lang=en terms the difference between purpose and pattern

is that purpose is (passive ) designed for some purpose while pattern is to serve as an example for.

As nouns the difference between purpose and pattern

is that purpose is an object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal while pattern is model, example.

As verbs the difference between purpose and pattern

is that purpose is have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan while pattern is to apply a pattern.

Glide vs Prance - What's the difference?

glide | prance | Related terms |

Glide is a related term of prance.


As verbs the difference between glide and prance

is that glide is to move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly while prance is (of a horse) to spring forward on the hind legs.

As nouns the difference between glide and prance

is that glide is the act of gliding while prance is (uncommon) the act of prancing.

Move vs Plug - What's the difference?

Move | plug | Synonyms |

Move is a synonym of plug.


In lang=en terms the difference between Move and plug

is that Move is to propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn while plug is to shoot a bullet into something with a gun.

As verbs the difference between Move and plug

is that Move is to change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another while plug is to stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole.

As nouns the difference between Move and plug

is that Move is the act of moving; a movement while plug is (electricity) a pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket.

Refined vs Handsome - What's the difference?

refined | handsome | Related terms |

Refined is a related term of handsome.


As adjectives the difference between refined and handsome

is that refined is showing or having good feelings or good taste while handsome is (obsolete|said of things and people) dexterous; skillful.

As verbs the difference between refined and handsome

is that refined is (refine) while handsome is (obsolete) to render handsome.

Use vs Opportunity - What's the difference?

use | opportunity | Related terms |

Use is a related term of opportunity.


As a verb use

is .

As a noun opportunity is

a chance for advancement, progress or profit.

Dispirit vs Cast_down - What's the difference?

dispirit | cast_down | Synonyms |

Dispirit is a synonym of cast_down.


As verbs the difference between dispirit and cast_down

is that dispirit is lower the morale of; make despondent; dishearten while cast_down is (adverb) to make (a person) discouraged or dejected.

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