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Vile vs Squalid - What's the difference?

vile | squalid | Related terms |

Vile is a related term of squalid.


As adjectives the difference between vile and squalid

is that vile is morally low; base; despicable while squalid is extremely dirty and unpleasant.

As a noun squalid is

(zoology) any member of the squalidae.

Subsidy vs Stipend - What's the difference?

subsidy | stipend | Related terms |

Stipend is a synonym of subsidy.



As nouns the difference between subsidy and stipend

is that subsidy is financial support or assistance, such as a grant while stipend is a fixed payment, generally small and occurring at regular intervals; a modest allowance.

As a verb stipend is

to provide (someone) with a stipend.

Canal vs Gutter - What's the difference?

canal | gutter | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between canal and gutter

is that canal is an artificial waterway, often connecting one body of water with another while gutter is a prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.

As verbs the difference between canal and gutter

is that canal is to dig an artificial waterway in or to (a place), especially for drainage while gutter is to flow or stream; to form gutters.

Noble vs Showy - What's the difference?

noble | showy | Related terms |

Noble is a related term of showy.


As a proper noun noble

is .

As an adjective showy is

(sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

Sustained vs Abiding - What's the difference?

sustained | abiding | Related terms |

Sustained is a related term of abiding.


As verbs the difference between sustained and abiding

is that sustained is (sustain) while abiding is .

As adjectives the difference between sustained and abiding

is that sustained is held continuously at a certain level while abiding is continuing]] or [[persist|persisting in the same state; lasting; enduring .

As a noun abiding is

the action of one abides; the state of an abider .

Run vs Press - What's the difference?

run | press | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between run and press

is that run is to cost a large amount of money while press is to lay stress upon, emphasize.

As verbs the difference between run and press

is that run is To move swiftly.press is to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.

As nouns the difference between run and press

is that run is act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet while press is a device used to apply pressure to an item.

As an adjective run

is in a liquid state; melted or molten.

Sinful vs Offensive - What's the difference?

sinful | offensive | Related terms |

Sinful is a related term of offensive.


As an adjective sinful

is full of sin; wicked; iniquitous; unholy.

As a noun offensive is

offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).

Decayed vs Mildewed - What's the difference?

decayed | mildewed | Related terms |

Decayed is a related term of mildewed.


As verbs the difference between decayed and mildewed

is that decayed is (decay) while mildewed is (mildew).

As an adjective decayed

is having decayed.

Frenetic vs Turbulent - What's the difference?

frenetic | turbulent | Related terms |

Frenetic is a related term of turbulent.


As adjectives the difference between frenetic and turbulent

is that frenetic is fast, harried; having extreme enthusiasm or energy while turbulent is violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous.

As a noun frenetic

is one who is frenetic.

Specify vs Delineate - What's the difference?

specify | delineate | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between specify and delineate

is that specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition while delineate is to sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

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