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Contamination vs Putridity - What's the difference?

contamination | putridity | Synonyms |

Contamination is a synonym of putridity.


As nouns the difference between contamination and putridity

is that contamination is the act or process of contaminating; pollution; defilement; taint; also, that which contaminates while putridity is the state of being putrid.

Barbarous vs Crass - What's the difference?

barbarous | crass | Synonyms |

Barbarous is a synonym of crass.


As adjectives the difference between barbarous and crass

is that barbarous is not classical or pure while crass is coarse; crude; not refined or sensible.

Colourful vs Unusual - What's the difference?

colourful | unusual | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between colourful and unusual

is that colourful is standard spelling of from=British spelling|lang=en|colorful while unusual is unlike what is expected; differing in some way from the norm.

Haven vs Retreat - What's the difference?

haven | retreat | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between haven and retreat

is that haven is a harbour or anchorage protected from the sea while retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As verbs the difference between haven and retreat

is that haven is to put into, or provide with a haven while retreat is to withdraw military forces.

Post vs Settle - What's the difference?

post | settle | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between post and settle

is that post is one who has charge of a station, especially a postal station while settle is a place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part.

In transitive terms the difference between post and settle

is that post is to hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review while settle is to colonize; to move people to (a land or territory).

As an adverb post

is with the post, on post-horses; express, with speed, quickly.

As a preposition post

is after; especially after a significant event that has long-term ramifications.

As an acronym POST

is power-On Self-Test.

As a proper noun Post

is {{surname}.

Frame vs Mood - What's the difference?

frame | mood | Synonyms |

Frame is a synonym of mood.


As a noun frame

is frame, division of time on a multimedia timeline.

As an adjective mood is

tired.

Proportion vs Capacity - What's the difference?

proportion | capacity | Synonyms |

Proportion is a synonym of capacity.


As nouns the difference between proportion and capacity

is that proportion is proportion while capacity is the ability to hold, receive or absorb.

As an adjective capacity is

filling the allotted space.

Hectic vs Headlong - What's the difference?

hectic | headlong | Synonyms |

Hectic is a synonym of headlong.


As adjectives the difference between hectic and headlong

is that hectic is pertaining to bodily reactions characterised by flushed or dry skin while headlong is precipitous.

As a noun hectic

is (obsolete) a hectic fever.

As an adverb headlong is

with the head first or down.

As a verb headlong is

to precipitate.

Pinch vs Bit - What's the difference?

pinch | bit | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between pinch and bit

is that pinch is to arrest or capture while bit is a prison sentence, especially a short one.

As verbs the difference between pinch and bit

is that pinch is to squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt while bit is to put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).

As nouns the difference between pinch and bit

is that pinch is the action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt while bit is (metal in horse's mouth) A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to reins to direct the animal.

As an adverb bit is

to a small extent; in a small amount (usually with "a").

As an adjective bit is

bitten.

Mighty vs Invincible - What's the difference?

mighty | invincible | Synonyms |

Mighty is a synonym of invincible.


As nouns the difference between mighty and invincible

is that mighty is influential, powerful beings or mighty can be (obsolete|rare) a warrior of great strength and courage while invincible is someone or something that cannot be defeated, destroyed or killed.

As adjectives the difference between mighty and invincible

is that mighty is very strong; possessing might while invincible is impossible to defeat, destroy or kill.

As an adverb mighty

is (colloquial) very; to a high degree.

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