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Certificate vs Authorisation - What's the difference?

certificate | authorisation | Synonyms |

Certificate is a synonym of authorisation.


As nouns the difference between certificate and authorisation

is that certificate is a document containing a certified statement while authorisation is .

As a verb certificate

is to supply with a certificate, especially following certification.

Frankly vs Undisguisedly - What's the difference?

frankly | undisguisedly | Synonyms |

Frankly is a synonym of undisguisedly.


As adverbs the difference between frankly and undisguisedly

is that frankly is (lb) in a frank, open or (too) honest manner while undisguisedly is in an undisguised manner; openly.

Attach vs Gain - What's the difference?

attach | gain | Synonyms |

Attach is a synonym of gain.


In lang=en terms the difference between attach and gain

is that attach is to adhere; to be attached while gain is to put on weight.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between attach and gain

is that attach is (obsolete) to take, seize, or lay hold of while gain is (obsolete) straightly; quickly; by the nearest way or means.

As verbs the difference between attach and gain

is that attach is (obsolete|legal) to arrest, seize while gain is to acquire possession of what one did not have before.

As a preposition gain is

(obsolete) against.

As an adjective gain is

(obsolete) straight, direct; near; short.

As an adverb gain is

(obsolete) straightly; quickly; by the nearest way or means.

As a noun gain is

the act of gaining or gain can be (architecture) a square or bevelled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.

Honorably vs Equitably - What's the difference?

honorably | equitably | Synonyms |

Honorably is a synonym of equitably.


As adverbs the difference between honorably and equitably

is that honorably is while equitably is in an equitable manner.

Provocative vs Entrancing - What's the difference?

provocative | entrancing | Synonyms |

Provocative is a synonym of entrancing.


As adjectives the difference between provocative and entrancing

is that provocative is serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating while entrancing is hypnotic.

As a noun provocative

is .

As a verb entrancing is

.

Fake vs Pretender - What's the difference?

fake | pretender | Synonyms |

Fake is a synonym of pretender.


As nouns the difference between fake and pretender

is that fake is something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently or fake can be (nautical) one of the circles or windings of a cable or hawser, as it lies in a coil; a single turn or coil while pretender is a person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold.

As an adjective fake

is not real; false, fraudulent.

As a verb fake

is to cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob or fake can be (nautical) to coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form, to prevent twisting when running out.

Disposition vs Alienation - What's the difference?

disposition | alienation | Synonyms |

Disposition is a synonym of alienation.


As nouns the difference between disposition and alienation

is that disposition is disposal while alienation is alienation.

Inexperienced vs Unacquainted - What's the difference?

inexperienced | unacquainted | Synonyms |

Inexperienced is a synonym of unacquainted.


As adjectives the difference between inexperienced and unacquainted

is that inexperienced is not experienced; lacking knowledge or experience; green while unacquainted is not acquainted.

Light vs Short - What's the difference?

light | short | Synonyms |

Light is a synonym of short.


As proper nouns the difference between light and short

is that light is while short is .

Appointment vs Berth - What's the difference?

appointment | berth | Synonyms |

Appointment is a synonym of berth.


As nouns the difference between appointment and berth

is that appointment is the act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office or discharge a trust while berth is a fixed bunk for sleeping in (caravans, trains, etc).

As a verb berth is

to bring (a ship or vehicle) into its berth.

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