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Antecedent vs Precursory - What's the difference?

antecedent | precursory | Synonyms |

Antecedent is a synonym of precursory.


As adjectives the difference between antecedent and precursory

is that antecedent is antecedent, preceding while precursory is pertaining to events that will follow.

As nouns the difference between antecedent and precursory

is that antecedent is antecedent (any thing that precedes another thing) while precursory is (medicine) a precursor; a sign of the onset of something.

Dowdy vs Slovenly - What's the difference?

dowdy | slovenly | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between dowdy and slovenly

is that dowdy is plain and unfashionable in style or dress while slovenly is having an untidy appearance; unkempt.

Passive vs Yielding - What's the difference?

passive | yielding | Synonyms |

Passive is a synonym of yielding.


As nouns the difference between passive and yielding

is that passive is while yielding is a concession.

As a verb yielding is

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As an adjective yielding is

docile, or inclined to give way to pressure.

Popularity vs Esteem - What's the difference?

popularity | esteem | Synonyms |

Popularity is a synonym of esteem.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between popularity and esteem

is that popularity is (obsolete) the act of courting the favour of the people while esteem is (obsolete) to judge; to estimate; to appraise.

As nouns the difference between popularity and esteem

is that popularity is the quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book while esteem is favourable regard.

As a verb esteem is

to set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

Pinch vs Lift - What's the difference?

pinch | lift | Synonyms |

Pinch is a synonym of lift.


As nouns the difference between pinch and lift

is that pinch is the action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt while lift is lift; elevator (mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people).

As a verb pinch

is to squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

Convulsion vs Disturbance - What's the difference?

convulsion | disturbance | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between convulsion and disturbance

is that convulsion is an intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction while disturbance is the act of disturbing, being disturbed.

Gall vs Malignity - What's the difference?

gall | malignity | Synonyms |

Gall is a synonym of malignity.


As nouns the difference between gall and malignity

is that gall is foreigner while malignity is the quality of being malign or malignant; badness, evilness, monstrosity, depravity, maliciousness.

Peeve vs Gall - What's the difference?

peeve | gall | Synonyms |

Peeve is a synonym of gall.


As nouns the difference between peeve and gall

is that peeve is an annoyance or grievance while gall is foreigner.

As a verb peeve

is to annoy; vex.

Awfully vs Immensely - What's the difference?

awfully | immensely | Synonyms |

Awfully is a synonym of immensely.


As adverbs the difference between awfully and immensely

is that awfully is in a manner inspiring awe while immensely is hugely; extremely; vastly.

Immodest vs Revealing - What's the difference?

immodest | revealing | Synonyms |

Immodest is a synonym of revealing.


As adjectives the difference between immodest and revealing

is that immodest is lacking in modesty; shameless while revealing is of clothing: allowing more than is usual to be seen.

As a verb revealing is

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As a noun revealing is

something revealed; a revelation.

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