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Portlike vs Fortlike - What's the difference?

portlike | fortlike |

As adjectives the difference between portlike and fortlike

is that portlike is resembling or characteristic of port (fortified wine) while fortlike is resembling or characteristic of a fort.

portlike

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Resembling or characteristic of port (fortified wine).

    • fortlike

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resembling or characteristic of a fort.
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