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Chuck vs Heave - What's the difference?

chuck | heave | Synonyms |

Chuck is a synonym of heave.


As nouns the difference between chuck and heave

is that chuck is (countable) a chuck taylor shoe (usually referred to in plural form, chucks ) while heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.

As a proper noun chuck

is a diminutive of the male given name charles , of mostly american usage.

As a verb heave is

(archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.

Portly vs Round - What's the difference?

portly | round | Synonyms |

Portly is a synonym of round.


As adjectives the difference between portly and round

is that portly is somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight while round is (label) shape.

As a noun round is

a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering.

As a preposition round is

alternative form of around.

As an adverb round is

.

As a verb round is

to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.

Commission vs Representatives - What's the difference?

commission | representatives | Synonyms |

Commission is a synonym of representatives.


As a noun commission

is a sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).

As a verb commission

is to send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.

As an adjective representatives is

.

Curb vs Limitation - What's the difference?

curb | limitation | Synonyms |

Curb is a synonym of limitation.


As nouns the difference between curb and limitation

is that curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (uk ) while limitation is the act of limiting or the state of being limited.

As a verb curb

is to check, restrain or control.

Folly vs Inanity - What's the difference?

folly | inanity | Synonyms |

Folly is a synonym of inanity.


As nouns the difference between folly and inanity

is that folly is while inanity is (uncountable) the property of being inane, of lacking material of interest or satisfaction, emptiness.

Antidote vs Corrective - What's the difference?

antidote | corrective | Synonyms |

Antidote is a synonym of corrective.


As nouns the difference between antidote and corrective

is that antidote is while corrective is something that corrects or counteracts something, especially an injury or disability.

As an adjective corrective is

of or pertaining to correction; serving to correct.

Belabour vs Pound - What's the difference?

belabour | pound | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between belabour and pound

is that belabour is to labour about; labour over; work hard upon; ply diligently while pound is to crush to pieces; to pulverize.

As a noun pound is

short for pound-force, a unit of force/weight.

Painful vs Disquieting - What's the difference?

painful | disquieting | Synonyms |

Painful is a synonym of disquieting.


As adjectives the difference between painful and disquieting

is that painful is causing pain or distress, either physical or mental while disquieting is causing mental trouble or anguish; upsetting; making uneasy.

As a verb disquieting is

.

As a noun disquieting is

the act by which someone or something is disquieted.

Direction vs Recipe - What's the difference?

direction | recipe | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between direction and recipe

is that direction is the action of directing; pointing (something) or looking towards while recipe is a formula for preparing or using a medicine; a prescription; also, a medicine prepared from such instructions.

Contrary vs Unaccommodating - What's the difference?

contrary | unaccommodating | Synonyms |

Contrary is a synonym of unaccommodating.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and unaccommodating

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while unaccommodating is not accommodating.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

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