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Discreet vs Economical - What's the difference?

discreet | economical | Related terms |

Discreet is a related term of economical.


As adjectives the difference between discreet and economical

is that discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic while economical is careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

Profusion vs Overgrowth - What's the difference?

profusion | overgrowth | Related terms |

Profusion is a related term of overgrowth.


As nouns the difference between profusion and overgrowth

is that profusion is profusion, abundance while overgrowth is a usually abundant, luxuriant growth over or on something else a tangle of growth occurring at the top of trees involving vines and branches, common in jungles.

Complot vs Confederate - What's the difference?

complot | confederate | Related terms |

Complot is a related term of confederate.


As nouns the difference between complot and confederate

is that complot is (archaic) a plot (involving more than one person), conspiracy while confederate is a supporter or resident of the confederate states of america.

As a verb complot

is (archaic) to plot.

As an adjective confederate is

of or relating to the confederate states of america.

Toil vs Occupation - What's the difference?

toil | occupation | Synonyms |

Toil is a synonym of occupation.


As nouns the difference between toil and occupation

is that toil is labour, work while occupation is an activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

As a verb toil

is to labour; work.

Perfect vs Fastidious - What's the difference?

perfect | fastidious | Related terms |

Perfect is a related term of fastidious.


As adjectives the difference between perfect and fastidious

is that perfect is fitting its definition precisely while fastidious is excessively particular, demanding, or fussy about details, especially about tidiness and cleanliness.

As a noun perfect

is (grammar) the perfect tense, or a form in that tense.

As a verb perfect

is to make perfect; to improve or hone.

Curt vs Broken - What's the difference?

curt | broken | Related terms |

Curt is a related term of broken.


As proper nouns the difference between curt and broken

is that curt is a short form of the male given name curtis while broken is (derogatory|slang) torres strait creole.

High-tail vs Waddle - What's the difference?

high-tail | waddle | Related terms |

High-tail is a related term of waddle.


As a noun waddle is

a swaying gait.

As a verb waddle is

to walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.

Fixed vs Resolute - What's the difference?

fixed | resolute | Related terms |

Fixed is a related term of resolute.


As adjectives the difference between fixed and resolute

is that fixed is not changing, not able to be changed, staying the same while resolute is firm, unyielding, determined.

As a verb fixed

is (fix).

Sturdy vs Able - What's the difference?

sturdy | able | Related terms |

Sturdy is a related term of able.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between sturdy and able

is that sturdy is (obsolete) foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn while able is (obsolete) to vouch for; to guarantee .

As adjectives the difference between sturdy and able

is that sturdy is of firm build; stiff; stout; strong while able is (obsolete|passive) easy to use
.

As nouns the difference between sturdy and able

is that sturdy is a disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor while able is a word that is used in place of the letter "a" during communication.

As a verb able is

(obsolete) to make ready .

Check vs Confine - What's the difference?

check | confine | Related terms |

Check is a related term of confine.


As a noun check

is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

As a verb check

is to inspect; to examine.

As an adjective confine is

stale.

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