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Unlike vs Contrasting - What's the difference?

unlike | contrasting | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between unlike and contrasting

is that unlike is not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no resemblance while contrasting is set in opposition to, showing the differences between.

As verbs the difference between unlike and contrasting

is that unlike is to dislike while contrasting is present participle of lang=en.

As a preposition unlike

is differently from; not in a like or similar manner.

Prong vs Tributary - What's the difference?

prong | tributary | Related terms |

Prong is a related term of tributary.


As nouns the difference between prong and tributary

is that prong is a thin, pointed, projecting part while tributary is (senseid) a natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

As a verb prong

is to pierce or poke with, or as if with, a prong.

As an adjective tributary is

related to the paying of tribute.

Truth vs Theorem - What's the difference?

truth | theorem | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between truth and theorem

is that truth is the state or quality of being true to someone or something while theorem is a mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas

As verbs the difference between truth and theorem

is that truth is to assert as true; to declare, to speak truthfully while theorem is to formulate into a theorem.

Galvanise vs Enkindle - What's the difference?

galvanise | enkindle | Related terms |

Galvanise is a related term of enkindle.


As verbs the difference between galvanise and enkindle

is that galvanise is while enkindle is to kindle; to arouse or evoke.

Surreptitious vs Pernicious - What's the difference?

surreptitious | pernicious | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between surreptitious and pernicious

is that surreptitious is stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements) while pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way.

Packet vs Heap - What's the difference?

packet | heap | Related terms |

Packet is a related term of heap.


As nouns the difference between packet and heap

is that packet is a small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel; as, a packet of letters, a packet of crisps, a packet of biscuits while heap is heap.

As a verb packet

is to make up into a packet or bundle.

Fun vs Mirth - What's the difference?

fun | mirth | Related terms |

Fun is a related term of mirth.


As a verb fun

is give.

As a preposition fun

is for, on behalf of.

As a noun mirth is

the emotion usually following humour and accompanied by laughter; merriment; jollity; gaiety.

Acolyte vs Fan - What's the difference?

acolyte | fan | Related terms |

Acolyte is a related term of fan.


As nouns the difference between acolyte and fan

is that acolyte is (ecclesiastical) one who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the catholic church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at mass while fan is .

Chill vs Passionless - What's the difference?

chill | passionless | Synonyms |

Chill is a synonym of passionless.


As an abbreviation chill

is (computing) an acronym for ccitt high level language.

As an adjective passionless is

lacking in passion.

Different vs Exceptional - What's the difference?

different | exceptional | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between different and exceptional

is that different is not the same; exhibiting a difference while exceptional is forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

As a noun different

is the different ideal.

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