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Largess vs Kindness - What's the difference?

largess | kindness | Synonyms |

Largess is a synonym of kindness.


As nouns the difference between largess and kindness

is that largess is (uncountable) generosity in the giving of gifts or money while kindness is the state of being kind.

Prelude vs Opening - What's the difference?

prelude | opening | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between prelude and opening

is that prelude is a short piece of music that acts as an introduction to a longer piece while opening is the first few moves in a game of chess.

As nouns the difference between prelude and opening

is that prelude is an introductory or preliminary performance or event; a preface while opening is an act or instance of making or becoming open.

As verbs the difference between prelude and opening

is that prelude is to introduce something, as a prelude while opening is present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective opening is

describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack

Raise vs Terminate - What's the difference?

raise | terminate | Synonyms |

Raise is a synonym of terminate.


As verbs the difference between raise and terminate

is that raise is (label) to cause to rise; to lift or elevate while terminate is to end, especially in an incomplete state.

As a noun raise

is (us) an increase in wages or salary; a rise (uk).

As an adjective terminate is

terminated; limited; bounded; ended.

Brother vs Cleric - What's the difference?

brother | cleric | Synonyms |

Brother is a synonym of cleric.


As nouns the difference between brother and cleric

is that brother is title of respect for an adult male member of a religious or fraternal order while cleric is a clergy member.

Balm vs Palliative - What's the difference?

balm | palliative | Synonyms |

Balm is a synonym of palliative.


As nouns the difference between balm and palliative

is that balm is any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus commiphora'' of africa, arabia and india and ''myroxylon of south america while palliative is (medicine) something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine.

As a verb balm

is (archaic) to anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.

As an adjective palliative is

serving to palliate; serving to extenuate or mitigate.

Dissolute vs Loose - What's the difference?

dissolute | loose | Synonyms |

Dissolute is a synonym of loose.


As adjectives the difference between dissolute and loose

is that dissolute is unrestrained by morality while loose is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As a verb loose is

to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be .

As a noun loose is

(archery) the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose is

(archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

Herald vs Symbol - What's the difference?

herald | symbol | Synonyms |

Herald is a synonym of symbol.


As nouns the difference between herald and symbol

is that herald is a messenger, especially one bringing important news while symbol is symbol.

As a verb herald

is to proclaim or announce an event.

Formal vs Regular - What's the difference?

formal | regular | Synonyms |

Formal is a synonym of regular.


As a noun formal

is an objective.

As an adjective regular is

.

As an adverb regular is

regularly.

Primary vs Necessary - What's the difference?

primary | necessary | Synonyms |

Primary is a synonym of necessary.


As adjectives the difference between primary and necessary

is that primary is the first in a group or series while necessary is needed, required.

As nouns the difference between primary and necessary

is that primary is a primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party while necessary is (archaic|british) bathroom, toilet, loo.

As a verb primary

is (us|intransitive) to take part in a primary election.

Hearty vs Ample - What's the difference?

hearty | ample | Synonyms |

Hearty is a synonym of ample.


As adjectives the difference between hearty and ample

is that hearty is pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager while ample is large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended.

As a noun hearty

is a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.

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