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Earnest vs Dogged - What's the difference?

earnest | dogged | Related terms |

Earnest is a related term of dogged.


As a proper noun earnest

is , an occasional spelling variant of ernest.

As a verb dogged is

(dog).

As an adjective dogged is

stubbornly persevering, steadfast.

Blanket vs Film - What's the difference?

blanket | film | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between blanket and film

is that blanket is a heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting while film is a thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.

As verbs the difference between blanket and film

is that blanket is to cover with, or as if with, a blanket while film is to record a motion picture on photographic film.

As an adjective blanket

is in general; covering or encompassing everything.

Word vs News - What's the difference?

word | news | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between word and news

is that word is the smallest unit of language which has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. Contrast morpheme while news is new information of interest.

As a verb word

is to say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

As an interjection word

is truth, indeed, to tell or speak the truth; the shortened form of the statement, "My word is my bond," an expression eventually shortened to "Word is bond," before it finally got cut to just "Word," which is its most commonly used form.

Brilliance vs Homogeneity - What's the difference?

brilliance | homogeneity | Related terms |

Brilliance is a related term of homogeneity.


As nouns the difference between brilliance and homogeneity

is that brilliance is the quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light) while homogeneity is the state or quality of being homogeneous.

Assembly vs House - What's the difference?

assembly | house | Related terms |

Assembly is a related term of house.


In us|lang=en terms the difference between assembly and house

is that assembly is (us) the lower legislative body of each of a number of states of the united states, ("the assembly") while house is (us) the house of representatives, "the house".

As proper nouns the difference between assembly and house

is that assembly is (us) the lower legislative body of each of a number of states of the united states, ("the assembly") while house is (us) the house of representatives, "the house".

Conventional vs Limited - What's the difference?

conventional | limited | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between conventional and limited

is that conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour while limited is with certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.

As a noun conventional

is a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

As a verb limited is

past tense of limit.

Knot vs Crease - What's the difference?

knot | crease | Related terms |

Knot is a related term of crease.


As verbs the difference between knot and crease

is that knot is (knyta) while crease is to make a crease in; to wrinkle.

As a noun crease is

a line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced or crease can be .

Botheration vs Handicap - What's the difference?

botheration | handicap | Related terms |

Botheration is a related term of handicap.


As nouns the difference between botheration and handicap

is that botheration is the act of bothering, or state of being bothered; cause of trouble; perplexity; annoyance; vexation while handicap is something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.

As a verb handicap is

to encumber with a handicap in any contest.

Relevant vs Apt - What's the difference?

relevant | apt | Related terms |

Apt is a synonym of relevant.



As adjectives the difference between relevant and apt

is that relevant is directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic while apt is suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.

As a noun APT is

initialism of automation presses tooling|lang=en.

As a proper noun APT is

initialism of Alabama Public Television|lang=en.

Prophecy vs Auspice - What's the difference?

prophecy | auspice | Related terms |

Prophecy is a related term of auspice.


As nouns the difference between prophecy and auspice

is that prophecy is a prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration while auspice is (chiefly|in the plural) patronage or protection.

As a verb prophecy

is .

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