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Compress vs Crush - What's the difference?

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In intransitive terms the difference between compress and crush

is that compress is to be pressed together or folded by compression into a more economic, easier format while crush is to be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force.

As verbs the difference between compress and crush

is that compress is to make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume while crush is to press or bruise between two hard bodies; to squeeze, so as to destroy the natural shape or integrity of the parts, or to force together into a mass.

As nouns the difference between compress and crush

is that compress is (folded_cloth) A multiply folded piece of cloth, a pouch of ice etc., used to apply to a patient's skin, cover the dressing of wounds, and placed with the aid of a bandage to apply pressure on an injury while crush is a violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin.

Distinct vs Private - What's the difference?

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Distinct is a related term of private.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between distinct and private

is that distinct is (obsolete) marked; variegated while private is (obsolete) one not invested with a public office.

As adjectives the difference between distinct and private

is that distinct is capable of being perceived very clearly while private is belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group.

As a noun private is

the lowest rank of the army.

Stop vs Disconnection - What's the difference?

stop | disconnection | Related terms |

Stop is a related term of disconnection.


As nouns the difference between stop and disconnection

is that stop is while disconnection is severance of a physical connection.

Drive vs Incline - What's the difference?

drive | incline | Related terms |

Drive is a related term of incline.


As verbs the difference between drive and incline

is that drive is while incline is .

Percentage vs Measure - What's the difference?

percentage | measure | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between percentage and measure

is that percentage is the amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole while measure is the quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard.

As a verb measure is

to ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

Plan vs Artifice - What's the difference?

plan | artifice | Related terms |

Plan is a related term of artifice.


As nouns the difference between plan and artifice

is that plan is a tablet (for writing and erasing) while artifice is craftsman, artificer.

Brave vs Strapping - What's the difference?

brave | strapping | Related terms |

Brave is a related term of strapping.


As verbs the difference between brave and strapping

is that brave is while strapping is .

As an adjective strapping is

(obsolete) of a young woman full of vigor; lusty.

As a noun strapping is

adhesive plaster for strapping injuries.

Uncultivated vs Lowbrow - What's the difference?

uncultivated | lowbrow | Related terms |

Uncultivated is a related term of lowbrow.


As adjectives the difference between uncultivated and lowbrow

is that uncultivated is not cultivated by agricultural methods; not prepared for cultivation while lowbrow is unsophisticated, not intended for an audience of intelligence, education or culture.

As a noun lowbrow is

someone or something of low education or culture.

Sheath vs Strand - What's the difference?

sheath | strand | Related terms |

Sheath is a related term of strand.


As nouns the difference between sheath and strand

is that sheath is a scabbard; a holster for a sword while strand is .

As a verb sheath

is to put an object (especially a weapon, in particular, a sword) into its sheath.

Unventilated vs Humid - What's the difference?

unventilated | humid | Related terms |

Unventilated is a related term of humid.


As adjectives the difference between unventilated and humid

is that unventilated is not ventilated, lacking ventilation while humid is containing sensible moisture (usually describing air or atmosphere); damp; moist; somewhat wet or watery; as, humid earth; consisting of water or vapor.

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