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Upset vs Calamity - What's the difference?

upset | calamity | Related terms |

Upset is a related term of calamity.


As nouns the difference between upset and calamity

is that upset is (uncountable) disturbance or disruption while calamity is an event resulting in great loss.

As an adjective upset

is (of a person) angry, distressed or unhappy.

As a verb upset

is to make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.

Distant vs Narrow - What's the difference?

distant | narrow | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between distant and narrow

is that distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally) while narrow is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

As a verb narrow is

to reduce in width or extent; to contract.

As a noun narrow is

a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.

Distressing vs Disturbing - What's the difference?

distressing | disturbing | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between distressing and disturbing

is that distressing is causing distress; upsetting while disturbing is causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.

As verbs the difference between distressing and disturbing

is that distressing is present participle of lang=en while disturbing is present participle of lang=en.

Rule vs Yardstick - What's the difference?

rule | yardstick | Related terms |

Rule is a related term of yardstick.


As a verb rule

is .

As a noun yardstick is

a measuring rod thirty-six inches long.

Settled vs Fastened - What's the difference?

settled | fastened | Related terms |

Settled is a related term of fastened.


As verbs the difference between settled and fastened

is that settled is (settle) while fastened is (fasten).

As an adjective settled

is comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

Cloudy vs Uncertain - What's the difference?

cloudy | uncertain | Related terms |

Cloudy is a related term of uncertain.


As adjectives the difference between cloudy and uncertain

is that cloudy is covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast while uncertain is not certain; unsure.

Monument vs Memento - What's the difference?

monument | memento | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between monument and memento

is that monument is a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration while memento is a keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.

Opening vs Billet - What's the difference?

opening | billet | Synonyms |

Opening is a synonym of billet.


As nouns the difference between opening and billet

is that opening is an act or instance of making or becoming open while billet is ticket.

As a verb opening

is .

As an adjective opening

is (cricket).

Adventure vs Charm - What's the difference?

adventure | charm | Related terms |

Adventure is a related term of charm.


In lang=en terms the difference between adventure and charm

is that adventure is to try the chance; to take the risk while charm is to use a magical charm upon; to subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence.

As nouns the difference between adventure and charm

is that adventure is the encountering of risks; hazardous and striking enterprise; a bold undertaking, in which hazards are to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat while charm is an object, act or words believed to have magic power or charm can be the mixed sound of many voices, especially of birds or children.

As verbs the difference between adventure and charm

is that adventure is to risk or hazard; jeopard; venture while charm is to seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

Daydream vs Intention - What's the difference?

daydream | intention | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between daydream and intention

is that daydream is a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality while intention is a course of action that a person intends to follow.

As a verb daydream

is to have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.

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