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Pale vs Post - What's the difference?

pale | post | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between pale and post

is that pale is to make pale; to diminish the brightness of while post is to hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.

In obsolete terms the difference between pale and post

is that pale is paleness; pallor while post is one who has charge of a station, especially a postal station.

As an adjective pale

is light in color.

As an adverb post is

with the post, on post-horses; express, with speed, quickly.

As a preposition post is

after; especially after a significant event that has long-term ramifications.

As an acronym POST is

power-On Self-Test.

As a proper noun Post is

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Chase vs Pursuing - What's the difference?

chase | pursuing | Synonyms |

Chase is a synonym of pursuing.


As a proper noun chase

is a botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist mary agnes chase (1869-1963).

As a verb pursuing is

.

Puncture vs Sting - What's the difference?

puncture | sting | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between puncture and sting

is that puncture is the act or an instance of puncturing while sting is a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

As verbs the difference between puncture and sting

is that puncture is to pierce; to break through; to tear a hole while sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

Dowdy vs Drab - What's the difference?

dowdy | drab | Synonyms |

Dowdy is a synonym of drab.


As an adjective dowdy

is plain and unfashionable in style or dress.

As a noun drab is

beadle, catchpole.

Caution vs Forewarning - What's the difference?

caution | forewarning | Synonyms |

Caution is a synonym of forewarning.


As nouns the difference between caution and forewarning

is that caution is precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction while forewarning is an advance warning; an omen.

As verbs the difference between caution and forewarning

is that caution is to warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted while forewarning is .

Natural vs Unpretentious - What's the difference?

natural | unpretentious | Synonyms |

Natural is a synonym of unpretentious.


As adjectives the difference between natural and unpretentious

is that natural is that exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem while unpretentious is simple, humble, not pretentious, plain.

As a noun natural

is .

Mystery vs Conundrum - What's the difference?

mystery | conundrum | Synonyms |

Conundrum is a synonym of mystery.



As nouns the difference between mystery and conundrum

is that mystery is something secret or unexplainable; an unknown while conundrum is a difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.

Effect vs Accomplishment - What's the difference?

effect | accomplishment | Synonyms |

Effect is a synonym of accomplishment.


As nouns the difference between effect and accomplishment

is that effect is the result or outcome of a cause see below while accomplishment is the act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc.

As a verb effect

is to make or bring about; to implement.

Noise vs Caterwauling - What's the difference?

noise | caterwauling | Synonyms |

Noise is a synonym of caterwauling.


As nouns the difference between noise and caterwauling

is that noise is various sounds, usually unwanted while caterwauling is a sound that caterwauls.

As verbs the difference between noise and caterwauling

is that noise is to make a noise; to sound while caterwauling is .

Complex vs Tangled - What's the difference?

complex | tangled | Synonyms |

Complex is a synonym of tangled.


As verbs the difference between complex and tangled

is that complex is (chemistry|intransitive) to form a complex with another substance while tangled is (tangle).

As an adjective complex

is made up of multiple parts; composite; not simple.

As a noun complex

is a problem.

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