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Application vs Persistence - What's the difference?

application | persistence | Synonyms |

Application is a synonym of persistence.


As nouns the difference between application and persistence

is that application is the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb while persistence is the property of being persistent.

Size vs Abundance - What's the difference?

size | abundance | Related terms |

Size is a related term of abundance.


As nouns the difference between size and abundance

is that size is subject, topic while abundance is a large quantity; many .

Appropriation vs Grant - What's the difference?

appropriation | grant | Related terms |

Appropriation is a related term of grant.


As a noun appropriation

is an act or instance of.

As a proper noun grant is

and a scottish clan name, from a nickname meaning "large".

Cross vs Trial - What's the difference?

cross | trial | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between cross and trial

is that cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other while trial is an opportunity to test something out; a test.

As adjectives the difference between cross and trial

is that cross is transverse; lying across the main direction while trial is pertaining to a trial or test.

As verbs the difference between cross and trial

is that cross is to make or form a cross while trial is to carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.

As a preposition cross

is across.

As a proper noun Cross

is {{surname|topographic|from=Middle English}} for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road.

Mortified vs Confounded - What's the difference?

mortified | confounded | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between mortified and confounded

is that mortified is past tense of mortify while confounded is past tense of confound.

As an adjective confounded is

confused; thwarted.

Jab vs Knock - What's the difference?

jab | knock | Related terms |

Jab is a related term of knock.


As nouns the difference between jab and knock

is that jab is a quick stab or blow while knock is an abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.

As verbs the difference between jab and knock

is that jab is to poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion while knock is (dated) to rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.

Store vs Enterprise - What's the difference?

store | enterprise | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between store and enterprise

is that store is   To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose while enterprise is to treat with hospitality; to entertain.

In intransitive terms the difference between store and enterprise

is that store is   To remain in good condition while stored while enterprise is to undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.

Laughable vs Bizarre - What's the difference?

laughable | bizarre | Related terms |

Laughable is a related term of bizarre.


As adjectives the difference between laughable and bizarre

is that laughable is worthless; worthy of contempt or derision while bizarre is strangely unconventional in style or appearance.

Enervated vs Inert - What's the difference?

enervated | inert | Related terms |

Enervated is a related term of inert.


As adjectives the difference between enervated and inert

is that enervated is weakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality while inert is unable to move or act; inanimate.

As a verb enervated

is (enervate).

As a noun inert is

(chemistry) a substance that does not react chemically.

Town vs Neighbourhood - What's the difference?

town | neighbourhood | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between town and neighbourhood

is that town is a settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city while neighbourhood is standard spelling of from=British|lang=en|neighborhood.

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