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Outskirt vs Sunburn - What's the difference?

outskirt | sunburn |

As nouns the difference between outskirt and sunburn

is that outskirt is a more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb while sunburn is a burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

As a verb sunburn is

to receive a sunburn.

outskirt

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb
    • Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town.

    Usage notes

    *As a noun, plural form is much more common. *In attributive use, the singular form is more common.

    sunburn

    English

    Noun

  • A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

    • Related terms

    * sunburnt

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To receive a sunburn.
  • To burn or discolour by the sun; to tan.
  • * Dryden
    • Sunburnt and swarthy though she be.