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Discharge vs Seepage - What's the difference?

discharge | seepage | Synonyms |

Discharge is a synonym of seepage.


As nouns the difference between discharge and seepage

is that discharge is (symptom) (uncountable ) pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology while seepage is the process by which a liquid leaks through a porous substance; the process of seeping.

As a verb discharge

is to accomplish or complete, as an obligation.

Companion vs Chum - What's the difference?

companion | chum | Synonyms |

Companion is a synonym of chum.


As nouns the difference between companion and chum

is that companion is a friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or keeps company while chum is cluster, bunch.

As a verb companion

is (obsolete) to be a companion to; to attend on; to accompany.

Collide vs Diverge - What's the difference?

collide | diverge | Synonyms |

Collide is a synonym of diverge.


As verbs the difference between collide and diverge

is that collide is to impact directly, especially if violent while diverge is .

Combustible vs Incendiary - What's the difference?

combustible | incendiary | Synonyms |


In figurative terms the difference between combustible and incendiary

is that combustible is easily kindled or excited; quick; fiery; irascible while incendiary is one who excites or inflames factions into quarrels; an agitator.

As adjectives the difference between combustible and incendiary

is that combustible is capable of burning while incendiary is capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.

As nouns the difference between combustible and incendiary

is that combustible is a material that is capable of burning while incendiary is something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.

Picture vs Study - What's the difference?

picture | study | Synonyms |

Picture is a synonym of study.


As nouns the difference between picture and study

is that picture is a representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc while study is (label) a state of mental perplexity or worried thought.

As verbs the difference between picture and study

is that picture is to represent in or with a picture while study is (usually|academic) to revise materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

Pageantry vs Pomp - What's the difference?

pageantry | pomp | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between pageantry and pomp

is that pageantry is a pageant; a colourful show or display, as in a pageant while pomp is show of magnificence; parade; display; power.

As a verb pomp is

to make a pompous display; to conduct.

Horrible vs Monstrous - What's the difference?

horrible | monstrous | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between horrible and monstrous

is that horrible is causing horror; terrible; shocking while monstrous is hideous or frightful.

As a noun horrible

is a thing that causes horror; a terrifying thing, particularly a prospective bad consequence asserted as likely to result from an act.

Purport vs Implication - What's the difference?

purport | implication | Synonyms |

Purport is a synonym of implication.


As nouns the difference between purport and implication

is that purport is import, intention or purpose while implication is (uncountable) the act of implicating.

As a verb purport

is to convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).

Figure vs Device - What's the difference?

figure | device | Synonyms |

Figure is a synonym of device.


As an adjective figure

is figurative.

As a verb figure

is .

As a noun device is

any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

Brilliance vs Vividness - What's the difference?

brilliance | vividness | Synonyms |

Brilliance is a synonym of vividness.


As nouns the difference between brilliance and vividness

is that brilliance is the quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light) while vividness is the quality or state of being vivid.

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