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Dimness vs Obscurity - What's the difference?

dimness | obscurity | Related terms |

Dimness is a related term of obscurity.


As nouns the difference between dimness and obscurity

is that dimness is the state of being dim, poorly illuminated, almost dark while obscurity is (label) darkness; the absence of light.

Dish vs Transfer - What's the difference?

dish | transfer | Synonyms |

Dish is a synonym of transfer.


As an abbreviation dish

is .

As a noun transfer is

transfer.

Rouse vs Fire - What's the difference?

rouse | fire | Related terms |

Rouse is a related term of fire.


As a proper noun rouse

is .

As a noun fire is

the sector of the economy including finance, insurance and real estate businesses.

Chagrined vs Humbled - What's the difference?

chagrined | humbled | Related terms |

Chagrined is a related term of humbled.


As verbs the difference between chagrined and humbled

is that chagrined is (chagrin) while humbled is (humble).

As an adjective humbled is

feeling the positive effects of humility.

Outward vs Specious - What's the difference?

outward | specious | Related terms |

Outward is a related term of specious.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between outward and specious

is that outward is (obsolete) foreign; not civil or intestine while specious is (obsolete) beautiful, pleasing to look at.

As adjectives the difference between outward and specious

is that outward is outer; located towards the outside while specious is seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

As an adverb outward

is towards the outside; away from the centre.

As a verb outward

is (obsolete|rare) to ward off; to keep out.

Desirous vs Expectant - What's the difference?

desirous | expectant | Related terms |

Desirous is a related term of expectant.


As adjectives the difference between desirous and expectant

is that desirous is feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous while expectant is marked by expectation.

Misanthropic vs Unaccommodating - What's the difference?

misanthropic | unaccommodating | Synonyms |

Misanthropic is a synonym of unaccommodating.


As adjectives the difference between misanthropic and unaccommodating

is that misanthropic is hating or disliking mankind while unaccommodating is not accommodating.

Presentation vs Description - What's the difference?

presentation | description | Related terms |

Presentation is a related term of description.


As nouns the difference between presentation and description

is that presentation is the act of presenting while description is a sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

Routine vs Listless - What's the difference?

routine | listless | Related terms |

Routine is a related term of listless.


As a noun routine

is .

As an adjective listless is

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.

Alliance vs Acquaintance - What's the difference?

alliance | acquaintance | Related terms |

Alliance is a related term of acquaintance.


In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between alliance and acquaintance

is that alliance is (uncountable) the state of being allied while acquaintance is (uncountable) a state of being acquainted, or of having intimate, or more than slight or superficial, knowledge; personal knowledge gained by intercourse short of that of friendship or intimacy.

In countable|lang=en terms the difference between alliance and acquaintance

is that alliance is (countable) any union resembling that of families or states; union by relationship in qualities; affinity while acquaintance is (countable) a person or persons with whom one is acquainted.

As nouns the difference between alliance and acquaintance

is that alliance is (uncountable) the state of being allied while acquaintance is (uncountable) a state of being acquainted, or of having intimate, or more than slight or superficial, knowledge; personal knowledge gained by intercourse short of that of friendship or intimacy.

As a verb alliance

is (obsolete) to connect or unite by alliance; to ally.

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