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Leg vs Upright - What's the difference?

leg | upright | Synonyms |

Leg is a synonym of upright.


As nouns the difference between leg and upright

is that leg is lake while upright is any vertical part of a structure, especially one of the goal posts in sports.

As an adjective upright is

vertical; erect.

As an adverb upright is

in or into an upright position.

Obstreperous vs Uproarious - What's the difference?

obstreperous | uproarious | Synonyms |

Obstreperous is a synonym of uproarious.


As adjectives the difference between obstreperous and uproarious

is that obstreperous is attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous while uproarious is characterized by loud, confused noise, or by noisy and uncontrollable laughter.

People vs Kinsfolk - What's the difference?

people | kinsfolk | Synonyms |

People is a synonym of kinsfolk.


As nouns the difference between people and kinsfolk

is that people is ; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons while kinsfolk is .

As a verb people

is to stock with people or inhabitants; to fill as with people; to populate.

Member vs Foot - What's the difference?

member | foot | Synonyms |

Member is a synonym of foot.


As nouns the difference between member and foot

is that member is member (person) while foot is .

Craven vs Timid - What's the difference?

craven | timid | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between craven and timid

is that craven is unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly while timid is lacking in courage or confidence.

As a noun craven

is a coward.

As a verb craven

is to make craven.

As a proper noun Craven

is {{surname|lang=en}.

Ingratiating vs Congenial - What's the difference?

ingratiating | congenial | Synonyms |

Ingratiating is a synonym of congenial.


As adjectives the difference between ingratiating and congenial

is that ingratiating is which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another the implication is often of flattery or insincerity while congenial is having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.

As a verb ingratiating

is .

Down vs Ailing - What's the difference?

down | ailing | Synonyms |

Down is a synonym of ailing.


As a proper noun down

is one of the counties of northern ireland.

As a noun ailing is

an ailment.

As a verb ailing is

.

As an adjective ailing is

sickly; sick; ill; unwell.

Apostle vs Envoy - What's the difference?

apostle | envoy | Synonyms |

Apostle is a synonym of envoy.


As nouns the difference between apostle and envoy

is that apostle is one of the group of twelve disciples chosen by jesus to preach and spread the gospel while envoy is (senseid)representative.

As a proper noun apostle

is a rare transcription of the greek male given name'' ''(usually transliterated as apostolos) .

Dive vs Dash - What's the difference?

dive | dash | Synonyms |

Dive is a synonym of dash.


As nouns the difference between dive and dash

is that dive is while dash is (typography) any of the following symbols: (''horizontal bar ).

As a verb dash is

to run quickly or for a short distance.

As an interjection dash is

(euphemistic) damn!.

Backward vs Shy - What's the difference?

backward | shy | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between backward and shy

is that backward is pertaining to the direction towards the back while shy is easily frightened; timid.

As nouns the difference between backward and shy

is that backward is the state behind or past while shy is an act of throwing.

As an adverb backward

is in the direction towards the back; backwards.

As a verb shy is

to avoid due to timidness or caution.

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