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Foul vs Stained - What's the difference?

foul | stained | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between foul and stained

is that foul is covered with, or containing unclean matter; polluted; nasty; defiled while stained is having a stain.

As verbs the difference between foul and stained

is that foul is to make dirty while stained is past tense of stain.

As a noun foul

is a breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; as, for example, foot-tripping in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

Avenue vs Gate - What's the difference?

avenue | gate | Synonyms |

Avenue is a synonym of gate.


As a noun avenue

is a broad street, especially one bordered by trees ().

As a proper noun gate is

a town in oklahoma.

Fresh vs Nipping - What's the difference?

fresh | nipping | Synonyms |

Fresh is a synonym of nipping.


As nouns the difference between fresh and nipping

is that fresh is a rush of water, along a river or onto the land; a flood while nipping is the act or sensation of giving a nip.

As an adjective fresh

is newly produced or obtained or fresh can be rude, cheeky, or inappropriate; presumptuous; disrespectful; forward.

As a verb nipping is

.

Limp vs Creep - What's the difference?

limp | creep | Synonyms |

Limp is a synonym of creep.


As a verb limp

is to happen; befall; chance or limp can be to be inadequate or unsatisfactory or limp can be to walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.

As an adjective limp

is flaccid; flabby, as flesh.

As a noun limp

is a scraper of board or sheet-iron shaped like half the head of a small cask, used for scraping the ore off the sieve in the operation of hand-jigging or limp can be an irregular, jerky or awkward gait.

As a proper noun creep is

(derogatory) the committee]] to re-elect the president, which raised money for [[w:richard nixon|richard nixon's campaign for 1972 reelection.

Burst vs Shattering - What's the difference?

burst | shattering | Synonyms |

Burst is a synonym of shattering.


As nouns the difference between burst and shattering

is that burst is an instance of, or the act of bursting while shattering is the act of something that shatters.

As verbs the difference between burst and shattering

is that burst is to break from internal pressure while shattering is .

Chapter vs Span - What's the difference?

chapter | span | Synonyms |

Chapter is a synonym of span.


As a noun chapter

is one of the main sections into which the text of a book is divided.

As a verb chapter

is to divide into chapters.

As an adjective span is

hairless, glabrous.

Genuine vs Plain - What's the difference?

genuine | plain | Synonyms |

Genuine is a synonym of plain.


As adjectives the difference between genuine and plain

is that genuine is belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure while plain is .

As an adverb plain is

(colloquial) simply.

As a noun plain is

(rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

As a verb plain is

to lament, bewail or plain can be (obsolete|transitive) to plane or level; to make plain or even on the surface.

Comb vs Curry - What's the difference?

comb | curry | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between comb and curry

is that comb is to search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb while curry is to try to win or gain (favour) by flattering.

As nouns the difference between comb and curry

is that comb is a toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place while curry is one of a family of dishes originating from South Asian cuisine, flavoured by a spiced sauce.

As verbs the difference between comb and curry

is that comb is to groom with a toothed implement; chiefly with a comb while curry is to cook or season with curry powder.

As a proper noun Curry is

a family name of Irish origin, from Ó Comhraidhe.

Clog vs Obstacle - What's the difference?

clog | obstacle | Synonyms |

Clog is a synonym of obstacle.


As nouns the difference between clog and obstacle

is that clog is a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole sometimes with an open heel while obstacle is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.

As a verb clog

is to block or slow passage through (often with 'up' ).

Demise vs Expiration - What's the difference?

demise | expiration | Synonyms |

Demise is a synonym of expiration.


As a verb demise

is .

As a noun expiration is

the act of expiring.

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