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Grasp vs Compass - What's the difference?

grasp | compass | Synonyms |

Grasp is a synonym of compass.


As an acronym grasp

is (software|object-oriented design).

As a noun compass is

a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

As a verb compass is

to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As an adverb compass is

(obsolete) in a circuit; round about.

Applause vs Clapping - What's the difference?

applause | clapping | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between applause and clapping

is that applause is the act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation while clapping is the action by which someone or something claps.

As a verb clapping is

present participle of lang=en.

Wonder vs Peculiarity - What's the difference?

wonder | peculiarity | Related terms |

Wonder is a related term of peculiarity.


As nouns the difference between wonder and peculiarity

is that wonder is one of the while peculiarity is the quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.

Grant vs Tribute - What's the difference?

grant | tribute | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between grant and tribute

is that grant is to give over; to make conveyance of; to give the possession or title of; to convey; -- usually in answer to petition while tribute is to pay as tribute.

As nouns the difference between grant and tribute

is that grant is the act of granting; a bestowing or conferring; concession; allowance; permission while tribute is an acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.

As a proper noun Grant

is {{surname|A=An|English|from=nicknames}} and a Scottish clan name, from a nickname meaning "large".

Pleasing vs Elating - What's the difference?

pleasing | elating | Related terms |

Pleasing is a related term of elating.


As verbs the difference between pleasing and elating

is that pleasing is while elating is .

As an adjective pleasing

is agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.

As a noun pleasing

is pleasure or satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing".

Sullen vs Resolute - What's the difference?

sullen | resolute | Related terms |

Sullen is a related term of resolute.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between sullen and resolute

is that sullen is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit while resolute is (obsolete) convinced; satisfied; sure.

As adjectives the difference between sullen and resolute

is that sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky while resolute is firm, unyielding, determined.

As a noun sullen

is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Sign vs Schema - What's the difference?

sign | schema | Related terms |

Sign is a related term of schema.


As nouns the difference between sign and schema

is that sign is (sometimes|also used uncountably) a visible indication while schema is schema, diagram.

As a verb sign

is to make a mark.

Create vs Write - What's the difference?

create | write | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between create and write

is that create is to confer a cardinalate, which can not be inherited, but most often bears a pre‐existent title (notably a church in Rome) while write is to show (information, etc) in written form.

In intransitive terms the difference between create and write

is that create is to be creative, imaginative while write is to be an author.

As an adjective create

is created, resulting from creation.

As a noun write is

the operation of storing data, as in memory or onto disk.

Depository vs Stockpile - What's the difference?

depository | stockpile | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between depository and stockpile

is that depository is a place where something is deposited, as for storage, safekeeping, or preservation; a repository while stockpile is a supply of something kept safe for future use.

As a verb stockpile is

to accumulate a stockpile.

Spree vs Skylarking - What's the difference?

spree | skylarking | Related terms |

Spree is a related term of skylarking.


As a proper noun spree

is a particular river that flows through lusatia (eastern germany) and into berlin, where it flows into the havel.

As a verb skylarking is

.

As a noun skylarking is

playing around; frolicking; originally, running about the rigging of a vessel for fun; horseplay.

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