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Close vs Fixed - What's the difference?

close | fixed | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between close and fixed

is that close is the interest which one may have in a piece of ground, even though it is not enclosed while fixed is of sound, recorded on a permanent medium.

As verbs the difference between close and fixed

is that close is to remove a gap while fixed is past tense of fix.

As adjectives the difference between close and fixed

is that close is closed, shut while fixed is not changing, not able to be changed, staying the same.

As a noun close

is an end or conclusion.

Elegance vs Richness - What's the difference?

elegance | richness | Synonyms |

Elegance is a synonym of richness.


As nouns the difference between elegance and richness

is that elegance is elegance while richness is (uncountable) the state or quality of being rich; richdom.

Prime vs Basal - What's the difference?

prime | basal | Synonyms |

Prime is a synonym of basal.


As a verb prime

is .

As an adjective basal is

relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.

As a noun basal is

(anatomy) any basal structure or part.

Esoteric vs Veiled - What's the difference?

esoteric | veiled | Synonyms |

Esoteric is a synonym of veiled.


As adjectives the difference between esoteric and veiled

is that esoteric is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle while veiled is hidden, such as by a veil.

As a verb veiled is

(veil).

Exactly vs Wholly - What's the difference?

exactly | wholly | Synonyms |

Exactly is a synonym of wholly.


As adverbs the difference between exactly and wholly

is that exactly is (manner) without approximation; precisely while wholly is completely and entirely; to the fullest extent.

As an interjection exactly

is (signifies agreement or recognition).

Light vs Wanting - What's the difference?

light | wanting | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between light and wanting

is that light is the natural medium emanating from the Sun and other very hot sources (now recognised as electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 400-750 nm), within which vision is possible while wanting is the state of wanting something; desire.

As verbs the difference between light and wanting

is that light is to start (a fire) while wanting is present participle of lang=en.

As adjectives the difference between light and wanting

is that light is having light while wanting is absent or lacking.

As an adverb light

is carrying little.

As a proper noun Light

is {{surname|lang=en}.

As a preposition wanting is

without.

Jolt vs Quiver - What's the difference?

jolt | quiver | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between jolt and quiver

is that jolt is to shake; to move with a series of jerks while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As verbs the difference between jolt and quiver

is that jolt is to push or shake abruptly and roughly while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As nouns the difference between jolt and quiver

is that jolt is an act of jolting while quiver is a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As an adjective quiver is

nimble, active.

Demented vs Crazed - What's the difference?

demented | crazed | Synonyms |

Demented is a synonym of crazed.


As adjectives the difference between demented and crazed

is that demented is insane or mentally ill while crazed is maddened, driven insane.

As verbs the difference between demented and crazed

is that demented is (dement) while crazed is (craze).

Amusing vs Engrossing - What's the difference?

amusing | engrossing | Synonyms |

Amusing is a synonym of engrossing.


As verbs the difference between amusing and engrossing

is that amusing is while engrossing is present participle of engross.

As adjectives the difference between amusing and engrossing

is that amusing is entertaining while engrossing is utterly consuming one's time and attention.

As a noun engrossing is

the act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.

Meat vs Substance - What's the difference?

meat | substance | Synonyms |

Substance is a synonym of meat.



As nouns the difference between meat and substance

is that meat is food, for animals or humans, especially solid food. See also {{term|meat and drink}}. } while substance is physical matter; material.

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