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Surface vs Manifest - What's the difference?

surface | manifest | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between surface and manifest

is that surface is the overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid while manifest is a public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto or manifestation.

As verbs the difference between surface and manifest

is that surface is to provide something with a surface while manifest is to show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit.

As an adjective manifest is

evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.

Mammoth vs Hideous - What's the difference?

mammoth | hideous | Related terms |

Mammoth is a related term of hideous.


As adjectives the difference between mammoth and hideous

is that mammoth is comparable to a mammoth in its size; very large, huge, gigantic while hideous is frightful; shocking; extremely ugly.

As a noun mammoth

is any species of the extinct genus mammuthus , of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and paleolithic cave paintings found in north america and eurasia.

Outpouring vs Flux - What's the difference?

outpouring | flux | Related terms |

Outpouring is a related term of flux.


As nouns the difference between outpouring and flux

is that outpouring is the sudden flowing of a large amount of something while flux is the act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream.

As a verb flux is

to use flux.

As an adjective flux is

flowing; unstable; inconstant; variable.

Lavishly vs Richly - What's the difference?

lavishly | richly | Related terms |

Lavishly is a related term of richly.


As adverbs the difference between lavishly and richly

is that lavishly is in a lavish manner, expending profusely while richly is in a rich manner; full of flavor or expression.

Commendation vs Plaudit - What's the difference?

commendation | plaudit | Related terms |

Commendation is a related term of plaudit.


As nouns the difference between commendation and plaudit

is that commendation is the act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation while plaudit is (often used in plural) a mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.

Creator vs Initiator - What's the difference?

creator | initiator | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between creator and initiator

is that creator is something or someone which creates or makes something while initiator is one who initiates.

As a proper noun Creator

is a god who created the Universe.

Eloquent vs Vivid - What's the difference?

eloquent | vivid | Synonyms |

Eloquent is a synonym of vivid.


As adjectives the difference between eloquent and vivid

is that eloquent is eloquent (fluently persuasive and articulate) while vivid is (of perception) clear, detailed or powerful.

As a noun vivid is

(new zealand) a felt-tipped permanent marker.

Agreement vs Corroboration - What's the difference?

agreement | corroboration | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between agreement and corroboration

is that agreement is an understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct while corroboration is the act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming; addition of strength; confirmation; as, the corroboration of an argument, or of information.

Speck vs Grain - What's the difference?

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In countable terms the difference between speck and grain

is that speck is a tiny spot, especially of dirt etc while grain is a former unit of gold purity, also known as carat grain, equal to 1/4 "carat" (karat).

In uncountable terms the difference between speck and grain

is that speck is a juniper-flavoured ham originally from Tyrol while grain is a linear texture of a material or surface.

In transitive terms the difference between speck and grain

is that speck is to mark with specks; to speckle while grain is to make granular; to form into grains.

Streak vs Fulmination - What's the difference?

streak | fulmination | Related terms |

Streak is a related term of fulmination.


As nouns the difference between streak and fulmination

is that streak is an irregular line left from smearing or motion while fulmination is the act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.

As a verb streak

is to have or obtain streaks.

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