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Ghostlike vs Deathly - What's the difference?

ghostlike | deathly | Related terms |

Ghostlike is a related term of deathly.


As adjectives the difference between ghostlike and deathly

is that ghostlike is seemingly invisible; as a ghost, similar to a ghost while deathly is appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.

As an adverb deathly is

in a way that resembles death.

Amply vs Estimably - What's the difference?

amply | estimably | Related terms |

Amply is a related term of estimably.


As adverbs the difference between amply and estimably

is that amply is in an ample manner while estimably is in an estimable manner; deserving of esteem.

Blockage vs Impediment - What's the difference?

blockage | impediment | Related terms |

Blockage is a related term of impediment.


As nouns the difference between blockage and impediment

is that blockage is the state of being blocked while impediment is a hindrance; that which impedes or hinders progress.

Cognisance vs Cognition - What's the difference?

cognisance | cognition | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between cognisance and cognition

is that cognisance is an alternative spelling of lang=en while cognition is the process of knowing.

Appointment vs Paraphernalia - What's the difference?

appointment | paraphernalia | Related terms |

Appointment is a related term of paraphernalia.


As nouns the difference between appointment and paraphernalia

is that appointment is the act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office or discharge a trust while paraphernalia is (pluralonly) miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity; stuff.

Jump vs Barrier - What's the difference?

jump | barrier | Synonyms |

Jump is a synonym of barrier.


As nouns the difference between jump and barrier

is that jump is the act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound or jump can be a kind of loose jacket for men while barrier is a structure that bars passage.

As a verb jump

is to propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

As an adverb jump

is (obsolete) exactly; precisely.

As an adjective jump

is (obsolete) exact; matched; fitting; precise.

Uproar vs Ado - What's the difference?

uproar | ado | Related terms |

Uproar is a related term of ado.


As nouns the difference between uproar and ado

is that uproar is tumultuous, noisy excitement while ado is tax.

As a verb uproar

is to throw into uproar or confusion.

As an adjective ado is

giving.

Conclusiveness vs Presumption - What's the difference?

conclusiveness | presumption | Related terms |

Conclusiveness is a related term of presumption.


As nouns the difference between conclusiveness and presumption

is that conclusiveness is the state of being conclusive while presumption is the act of presuming, or something presumed.

Favourable vs Successful - What's the difference?

favourable | successful | Related terms |

Favourable is a related term of successful.


As adjectives the difference between favourable and successful

is that favourable is pleasing, encouraging or approving while successful is resulting in success; assuring, or promotive of, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; prosperous; fortunate; happy.

Mass vs Compress - What's the difference?

mass | compress | Related terms |

Mass is a related term of compress.


As nouns the difference between mass and compress

is that mass is march while compress is a multiply folded piece of cloth, a pouch of ice etc, used to apply to a patient's skin, cover the dressing of wounds, and placed with the aid of a bandage to apply pressure on an injury.

As a verb compress is

to make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.

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