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Contrary vs Inexpedient - What's the difference?

contrary | inexpedient | Synonyms |

Contrary is a synonym of inexpedient.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and inexpedient

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while inexpedient is not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; inadvisable; unfit; improper; unsuitable to time and place; as, what is expedient at one time may be inexpedient at another.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Cement vs Unite - What's the difference?

cement | unite | Synonyms |

Cement is a synonym of unite.


As nouns the difference between cement and unite

is that cement is (label) a powdered substance that develops strong adhesive properties when mixed with water while unite is unity.

As a verb cement

is to affix with cement.

Post vs Set - What's the difference?

post | set | Synonyms |

Post is a synonym of set.


As a noun post

is post, mail.

As a numeral set is

seven.

Deluxe vs Splendid - What's the difference?

deluxe | splendid | Synonyms |

Deluxe is a synonym of splendid.


As adjectives the difference between deluxe and splendid

is that deluxe is being very fine in quality or luxurious while splendid is possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.

Mass vs Cake - What's the difference?

mass | cake | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between mass and cake

is that mass is to form or collect into a mass; to form into a collective body; to bring together into masses; to assemble while cake is coat (something) with a crust of solid material.

In lang=en terms the difference between mass and cake

is that mass is a musical composition set to portions of the Mass while cake is money.

As an adjective mass

is involving a mass of things; concerning a large quantity or number.

Deliberate vs Slowpaced - What's the difference?

deliberate | slowpaced | Synonyms |

Slowpaced is likely misspelled.


Slowpaced has no English definition.

As an adjective deliberate

is done on purpose; intentional.

As a verb deliberate

is to consider carefully.

Affected vs Sorrowful - What's the difference?

affected | sorrowful | Synonyms |

Affected is a synonym of sorrowful.


As adjectives the difference between affected and sorrowful

is that affected is influenced or changed by something while sorrowful is of a person, full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed; distraught.

As a noun affected

is someone , as by a disease.

As a verb affected

is (affect).

Blight vs Canker - What's the difference?

blight | canker | Synonyms |

Blight is a synonym of canker.


In lang=en terms the difference between blight and canker

is that blight is to spoil or ruin (something) while canker is to waste away, grow rusty, or be oxidized, as a mineral.

As nouns the difference between blight and canker

is that blight is any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts while canker is (botany) a plant disease marked by gradual decay.

As verbs the difference between blight and canker

is that blight is to affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of while canker is to affect as a canker; to eat away; to corrode; to consume.

Grasping vs Predatory - What's the difference?

grasping | predatory | Synonyms |

Grasping is a synonym of predatory.


As adjectives the difference between grasping and predatory

is that grasping is greedy, eager for wealth while predatory is of, or relating to a predator.

As a verb grasping

is .

As a noun grasping

is the act of one who grasps or covets.

Bohemian vs Beatnik - What's the difference?

bohemian | beatnik | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between bohemian and beatnik

is that bohemian is an unconventional or nonconformist artist or writer while beatnik is a person who dresses in a manner that is not socially acceptable and whose manner of dress reflects a rejection of conventional norms of thought and behavior; nonconformist in dress and behavior.

As an adjective bohemian

is unconventional, especially in habit or dress.

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