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Foil vs Impart - What's the difference?

foil | impart |


As verbs the difference between foil and impart

is that foil is to prevent (something) from being accomplished or foil can be (mathematics) to multiply two binomials together or foil can be (obsolete) to defile; to soil while impart is to give a (l) or (l).

As a noun foil

is a very thin sheet of metal or foil can be failure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage or foil can be (hunting) the track of an animal.

Foil vs Fence - What's the difference?

foil | fence |


In transitive terms the difference between foil and fence

is that foil is to apply the FOIL algorithm to while fence is to engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods.

In figuratively terms the difference between foil and fence

is that foil is anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something while fence is a barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

As a proper noun FOIL

is a particular algorithm for multiplying two binomials.

Sage vs Old - What's the difference?

sage | old |


In obsolete terms the difference between sage and old

is that sage is grave; serious; solemn while old is excessive, abundant.

As adjectives the difference between sage and old

is that sage is wise while old is of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.

As nouns the difference between sage and old

is that sage is a wise person or spiritual teacher; a man or woman of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher while old is people who are old; old beings; the older generation; usually used with the.

As an interjection sage

is Word used in the email field of to prevent a bump of the post. Used as an option rather than a word in some imageboard software.

As a verb sage

is the act of using the word or option sage in the email field or a checkbox of an when posting a reply.

Prosperous vs Settled - What's the difference?

prosperous | settled |


As adjectives the difference between prosperous and settled

is that prosperous is characterized by success while settled is comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

As a verb settled is

(settle).

Prosperous vs Intelligent - What's the difference?

prosperous | intelligent |


As adjectives the difference between prosperous and intelligent

is that prosperous is characterized by success while intelligent is of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.

Quench vs Restored - What's the difference?

quench | restored |


As verbs the difference between quench and restored

is that quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst while restored is (restore).

As a noun quench

is (physics) the abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

As an adjective restored is

pertaining to something or someone renewed or rebuilt.

Unnerved vs Reserved - What's the difference?

unnerved | reserved |


As verbs the difference between unnerved and reserved

is that unnerved is (unnerve) while reserved is (reserve).

As an adjective reserved is

(comparable) slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

Role vs Play - What's the difference?

role | play |


As nouns the difference between role and play

is that role is a character or part played by a performer or actor while play is activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

As a verb play is

(lb) to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

Inoculum vs Out - What's the difference?

inoculum | out |


As nouns the difference between inoculum and out

is that inoculum is the active material used in an inoculation; an inoculant while out is a means of exit, escape, reprieve, etc.

As an adverb out is

away from home or one's usual place, or not indoors.

As a preposition out is

away from the inside.

As a verb out is

to eject; to expel.

As an adjective out is

of a young lady, having entered society and available to be courted.

Fresh vs Fee - What's the difference?

fresh | fee |


As nouns the difference between fresh and fee

is that fresh is a rush of water, along a river or onto the land; a flood while fee is .

As an adjective fresh

is newly produced or obtained or fresh can be rude, cheeky, or inappropriate; presumptuous; disrespectful; forward.

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