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Sheer vs Mear - What's the difference?

sheer | mear |


As nouns the difference between sheer and mear

is that sheer is (nautical) the curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern while mear is finger, toe.

As an adjective sheer

is (textiles) very thin or transparent.

As an adverb sheer

is (archaic) clean; quite; at once.

As a verb sheer

is (chiefly|nautical) to swerve from a course.

Discharge vs Overcharge - What's the difference?

discharge | overcharge |


As verbs the difference between discharge and overcharge

is that discharge is to accomplish or complete, as an obligation while overcharge is to charge more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.

As nouns the difference between discharge and overcharge

is that discharge is (symptom) (uncountable ) pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology while overcharge is an excessive load or burden.

Distinguishes vs Standout - What's the difference?

distinguishes | standout |


As a verb distinguishes

is third-person singular of distinguish.

As an adjective standout is

exceptional; noteworthy.

As a noun standout is

an exceptional or noteworthy person or thing.

Resemblance vs Similar - What's the difference?

resemblance | similar |


As nouns the difference between resemblance and similar

is that resemblance is the quality or state of resembling; likeness; similitude; similarity while similar is that which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

As an adjective similar is

having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.

Covenantoath vs Vow - What's the difference?

covenantoath | vow |

Covenantoath is likely misspelled.


Covenantoath has no English definition.

As a noun vow is

a solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

As a verb vow is

to make a vow; to promise.

Modification vs Alternating - What's the difference?

modification | alternating |


As a noun modification

is the act or result of modifying or the condition of being modified.

As a verb alternating is

.

As an adjective alternating is

that alternates.

Sporogany vs Schizogony - What's the difference?

sporogany | schizogony |

Sporogany is likely misspelled.


Sporogany has no English definition.

As a noun schizogony is

asexual reproduction of protozoans etc characterized by multiple divisions of the nucleus and cell.

Lament vs Condolence - What's the difference?

lament | condolence |


As nouns the difference between lament and condolence

is that lament is an expression of grief, suffering, or sadness while condolence is comfort, support or sympathy.

As a verb lament

is to express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.

Thermostable vs Thermosensible - What's the difference?

thermostable | thermosensible |

Thermosensible is often a misspelling of thermostable.


Thermosensible has no English definition.

As an adjective thermostable

is physically or chemically unaffected by high temperatures.

Overhaul vs Look - What's the difference?

overhaul | look |


As a noun overhaul

is a major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.

As a verb overhaul

is to modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely.

As a proper noun look is

or look can be .

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