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Ringing vs Clang - What's the difference?

ringing | clang | Related terms |

Ringing is a related term of clang.


As nouns the difference between ringing and clang

is that ringing is the sound of ringing while clang is a loud, ringing sound, like that made by free-hanging metal objects striking each other.

As verbs the difference between ringing and clang

is that ringing is while clang is to strike (objects) together so as to produce a clang.

As an adjective ringing

is loud and clear.

Attainment vs Gaining - What's the difference?

attainment | gaining | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between attainment and gaining

is that attainment is the act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; the act of obtaining by exertion or effort while gaining is gain; profit.

As a verb gaining is

present participle of lang=en.

Marvellous vs Beaut - What's the difference?

marvellous | beaut | Related terms |

Marvellous is a related term of beaut.


As an adjective marvellous

is (uk) exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

As a noun beaut is

(informal) something or someone that is physically attractive.

Foresee vs Apprehend - What's the difference?

foresee | apprehend | Related terms |

Foresee is a related term of apprehend.


As verbs the difference between foresee and apprehend

is that foresee is to anticipate; to predict while apprehend is (archaic) to take or seize; to take hold of.

Decent vs Courteous - What's the difference?

decent | courteous | Synonyms |

Decent is a synonym of courteous.


As adjectives the difference between decent and courteous

is that decent is decent (sufficiently clothed) while courteous is showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

Distasteful vs Iniquitous - What's the difference?

distasteful | iniquitous | Related terms |

Distasteful is a related term of iniquitous.


As adjectives the difference between distasteful and iniquitous

is that distasteful is having a bad or foul taste while iniquitous is wicked or sinful.

Mien vs Presence - What's the difference?

mien | presence | Related terms |

Mien is a related term of presence.


As a proper noun mien

is a group of related languages spoken by the yao people.

As a noun presence is

presence.

Straight vs Unvarnished - What's the difference?

straight | unvarnished | Related terms |

Straight is a related term of unvarnished.


As adjectives the difference between straight and unvarnished

is that straight is not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length while unvarnished is not having been coated with varnish (or a similar surface treatment).

As an adverb straight

is of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

As a noun straight

is something that is not crooked or bent.

As a verb straight

is to straighten.

Thoughtful vs Sedate - What's the difference?

thoughtful | sedate | Related terms |

Sedate is a synonym of thoughtful.



As adjectives the difference between thoughtful and sedate

is that thoughtful is demonstrating thought or careful consideration while sedate is in a composed and temperate state.

As a verb sedate is

to tranquilize by giving a sedative; to calm; to soothe; to induce sleep.

Rough vs Ungracious - What's the difference?

rough | ungracious | Related terms |

Rough is a related term of ungracious.


As adjectives the difference between rough and ungracious

is that rough is having a texture that has much friction not smooth; uneven while ungracious is not gracious; unkind or cold-hearted.

As a noun rough

is the unmowed part of a golf course.

As a verb rough

is to create in an approximate form.

As an adverb rough

is in a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

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