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Drop vs Smack - What's the difference?

drop | smack | Synonyms |

Drop is a synonym of smack.


In slang|lang=en terms the difference between drop and smack

is that drop is (slang) to impart while smack is (slang) heroin.

As nouns the difference between drop and smack

is that drop is a small mass of liquid just large enough to hold its own weight via surface tension, usually one that falls from a source of liquid while smack is a distinct flavor or smack can be a small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade and often called a or smack can be a sharp blow; a slap see also: spank .

As verbs the difference between drop and smack

is that drop is to fall in droplets (of a liquid) while smack is to indicate or suggest something or smack can be to slap someone, or to make a smacking sound.

As an adverb smack is

as if with a smack or slap.

Stormy vs Foggy - What's the difference?

stormy | foggy | Related terms |

Stormy is a related term of foggy.


As adjectives the difference between stormy and foggy

is that stormy is of or pertaining to storms while foggy is obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy.

Suffering vs Despondency - What's the difference?

suffering | despondency | Related terms |

Suffering is a related term of despondency.


As nouns the difference between suffering and despondency

is that suffering is the condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress while despondency is the loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.

As an adjective suffering

is experiencing pain(jump).

As a verb suffering

is .

Rank vs Ghastly - What's the difference?

rank | ghastly | Related terms |

Rank is a related term of ghastly.


As adjectives the difference between rank and ghastly

is that rank is heavy, serious, grievous while ghastly is like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal.

As an adverb ghastly is

in a ghastly manner.

Coy vs Proper - What's the difference?

coy | proper | Related terms |

Coy is a related term of proper.


As adjectives the difference between coy and proper

is that coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring while proper is (lb) suitable .

As a verb coy

is (obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

As a noun coy

is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

As an adverb proper is

(scotland) properly; thoroughly; completely.

Render vs Enact - What's the difference?

render | enact | Related terms |

Render is a related term of enact.


In lang=en terms the difference between render and enact

is that render is to convert waste animal tissue into a usable byproduct while enact is to do; to effect.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between render and enact

is that render is (obsolete) an account given; a statement while enact is (obsolete) purpose; determination.

As verbs the difference between render and enact

is that render is to cause to become while enact is (legal) to make (a bill) into law.

As nouns the difference between render and enact

is that render is a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls or render can be one who rends while enact is (obsolete) purpose; determination.

Review vs Synopsis - What's the difference?

review | synopsis | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between review and synopsis

is that review is a second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact while synopsis is a brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

As a verb review

is to survey; to look broadly over.

Surge vs Gush - What's the difference?

surge | gush | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between surge and gush

is that surge is a sudden transient rush, flood or increase while gush is a sudden rapid outflow.

As verbs the difference between surge and gush

is that surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly while gush is to flow forth suddenly, in great volume.

Share vs Duty - What's the difference?

share | duty | Related terms |

Share is a related term of duty.


As a noun share

is a portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone or share can be (agriculture) the cutting blade of an agricultural machine like a plough, a cultivator or a seeding-machine.

As a verb share

is to give part of what one has to somebody else to use or consume.

As an adjective duty is

hollow (having an empty space inside).

Standard vs General - What's the difference?

standard | general | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between standard and general

is that standard is a principle or example or measure used for comparison while general is {{cx|now|_|rare|lang=en}} A general fact or proposition; a generality.

As adjectives the difference between standard and general

is that standard is falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc while general is including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to {{term|specific}} or {{term|particular}}.

As a verb general is

to lead (soldiers) as a general.

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