stupid |
simple |
Synonyms |
In lang=en terms the difference between stupid and simple
is that
stupid is damn, annoying, darn while
simple is a simple or atomic proposition.
As adjectives the difference between stupid and simple
is that
stupid is lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence while
simple is uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.
As nouns the difference between stupid and simple
is that
stupid is a stupid person; a fool while
simple is a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.
As an adverb stupid
is extremely.
As a verb simple is
to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.
receive |
retain |
Synonyms |
As verbs the difference between receive and retain
is that
receive is to take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something while
retain is to keep in possession or use.
As a noun receive
is an operation in which data is received.
prognosticate |
foreshow |
Synonyms |
Prognosticate is a synonym of foreshow.
As verbs the difference between prognosticate and foreshow
is that
prognosticate is to predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill while
foreshow is (archaic) to show in advance; to foretell, predict.
As a noun foreshow is
(obsolete) a manifestation in advance; a prior indication.
eagerness |
fervency |
Synonyms |
Eagerness is a synonym of fervency.
As nouns the difference between eagerness and fervency
is that
eagerness is the state or quality of being eager; ardent desire while
fervency is the state of being fervent.
baulk |
derail |
Synonyms |
Baulk is a synonym of derail.
As nouns the difference between baulk and derail
is that
baulk is (british) while
derail is a device placed on railway tracks causing a train to derail.
As verbs the difference between baulk and derail
is that
baulk is (british) while
derail is to cause to come off the tracks.
offhand |
glib |
Synonyms |
Offhand is a synonym of glib.
As adjectives the difference between offhand and glib
is that
offhand is without planning or thinking ahead while
glib is having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.
As an adverb offhand
is right away, immediately, without thinking about it.
As a verb glib is
to make glib or
glib can be (obsolete) to castrate; to geld; to emasculate.
As a noun glib is
(historical) a mass of matted hair worn down over the eyes, formerly worn in ireland.
incommensurate |
inadequate |
Synonyms |
Incommensurate is a synonym of inadequate.
As adjectives the difference between incommensurate and inadequate
is that
incommensurate is out of proportion (in size, degree or extent) with something else while
inadequate is .
durable |
persistent |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between durable and persistent
is that
durable is able to resist wear, decay; lasting; enduring while
persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
As a noun durable
is a durable good, one useful over more than one period, especially a year.
intricate |
intricate |
Synonyms |
In intransitive terms the difference between intricate and intricate
is that
intricate is to become enmeshed or entangled while
intricate is to become enmeshed or entangled.
In transitive terms the difference between intricate and intricate
is that
intricate is to enmesh or entangle: to cause to intricate while
intricate is to enmesh or entangle: to cause to intricate.
liveliness |
activity |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between liveliness and activity
is that
liveliness is the quality of being lively; animation; energy while
activity is the state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities.
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