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Invent vs Initiate - What's the difference?

invent | initiate | Related terms |

Invent is a related term of initiate.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between invent and initiate

is that invent is (obsolete) to come upon; to find; to find out; to discover while initiate is (obsolete) begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.

As verbs the difference between invent and initiate

is that invent is to design a new process or mechanism while initiate is to begin; to start.

As an adjective initiate is

(obsolete) unpractised; untried; new.

As a noun initiate is

a new member of an organization.

Slash vs Dissect - What's the difference?

slash | dissect | Related terms |

Slash is a related term of dissect.


In lang=en terms the difference between slash and dissect

is that slash is to reduce sharply while dissect is to analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.

As verbs the difference between slash and dissect

is that slash is to cut violently across something with a blade such as knife, sword, scythe, etc while dissect is to study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.

As a noun slash

is a swift cut with a blade, particularly with fighting weapons as a sword, saber, knife etc.

As a conjunction slash

is .

Foxy vs Scheming - What's the difference?

foxy | scheming | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between foxy and scheming

is that foxy is having the qualities of a fox while scheming is tending to scheme.

As a verb scheming is

present participle of lang=en.

Grip vs Seizure - What's the difference?

grip | seizure | Related terms |

Grip is a related term of seizure.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between grip and seizure

is that grip is (obsolete) the griffin while seizure is (obsolete) retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.

As nouns the difference between grip and seizure

is that grip is a hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand or grip can be (dialectal) a small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain or grip can be (obsolete) the griffin while seizure is the act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.

As a verb grip

is to take hold of, particularly with the hand.

Simple vs Moderate - What's the difference?

simple | moderate | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between simple and moderate

is that simple is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added while moderate is not excessive; acting in moderation.

As nouns the difference between simple and moderate

is that simple is a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant while moderate is one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

As verbs the difference between simple and moderate

is that simple is to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs while moderate is to reduce the excessiveness of (something.

Divine vs Portend - What's the difference?

divine | portend | Related terms |

Divine is a related term of portend.


In lang=en terms the difference between divine and portend

is that divine is to search for (underground objects or water) using a divining rod while portend is to signify; to denote.

As verbs the difference between divine and portend

is that divine is to foretell (something), especially by the use of divination while portend is to serve as a warning or omen.

As an adjective divine

is of or pertaining to a god.

As a noun divine

is one skilled in divinity; a theologian.

Comical vs Witty - What's the difference?

comical | witty | Related terms |


In archaic terms the difference between comical and witty

is that comical is originally, relating to comedy while witty is possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity; intelligent, skilful, ingenious.

Crotchet vs Vision - What's the difference?

crotchet | vision | Related terms |

Crotchet is a related term of vision.


As nouns the difference between crotchet and vision

is that crotchet is (music) a musical note one beat long in 4/4 time while vision is ghost.

As a verb crotchet

is to make needlework by looping thread with a hooked needle; to crochet.

Origin vs House - What's the difference?

origin | house | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between origin and house

is that origin is the beginning of something while house is Human habitation.

As a verb house is

to keep within a structure or container.

As a proper noun House is

the House of Representatives, "the House".

Puff vs Distention - What's the difference?

puff | distention | Synonyms |

Puff is a synonym of distention.


As nouns the difference between puff and distention

is that puff is (colloquial) brothel, bordello while distention is the act of distending.

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