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Forlorn vs Pitiable - What's the difference?

forlorn | pitiable | Synonyms |

Forlorn is a synonym of pitiable.


As adjectives the difference between forlorn and pitiable

is that forlorn is abandoned, left behind, deserted while pitiable is that deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.

As a verb forlorn

is (obsolete).

Impure vs Unrefined - What's the difference?

impure | unrefined | Synonyms |

Impure is a synonym of unrefined.


As adjectives the difference between impure and unrefined

is that impure is not pure while unrefined is crude, raw or unprocessed.

As a verb impure

is (obsolete) to defile; to pollute.

Lighten vs Buoy - What's the difference?

lighten | buoy | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between lighten and buoy

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while buoy is to mark with a buoy.

As a noun buoy is

a float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.

Disgraceful vs Ignominious - What's the difference?

disgraceful | ignominious | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between disgraceful and ignominious

is that disgraceful is bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful while ignominious is marked by shame or disgrace.

Principle vs Proposition - What's the difference?

principle | proposition | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between principle and proposition

is that principle is to equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct while proposition is to propose some illicit behaviour to (someone). Often sexual in nature.

Heart vs Daring - What's the difference?

heart | daring | Synonyms |

Heart is a synonym of daring.


As nouns the difference between heart and daring

is that heart is (anatomy) a muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion while daring is boldness.

As verbs the difference between heart and daring

is that heart is (transitive|poetic|or|humorous) to be fond of often bracketed or abbreviated with a heart symbol while daring is .

As an adjective daring is

adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks.

Detail vs Respect - What's the difference?

detail | respect | Synonyms |

Detail is a synonym of respect.


As nouns the difference between detail and respect

is that detail is detail while respect is (uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high.

As a verb respect is

to have respect for.

As an interjection respect is

(jamaica) hello, hi.

Fast vs Fixedly - What's the difference?

fast | fixedly | Synonyms |

Fast is a synonym of fixedly.


As a verb fast

is .

As an adverb fixedly is

in a fixed manner.

Baulk vs Check - What's the difference?

baulk | check | Synonyms |

Baulk is a synonym of check.


As nouns the difference between baulk and check

is that baulk is (british) while check is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

As verbs the difference between baulk and check

is that baulk is (british) while check is to inspect; to examine.

Listen vs Receive - What's the difference?

listen | receive | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between listen and receive

is that listen is to pay attention to a sound or speech while receive is to take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

As a noun receive is

an operation in which data is received.

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