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Stupid vs Simple - What's the difference?

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 vs Retain - What's the difference?

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 vs Foreshow - What's the difference?

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 vs Fervency - What's the difference?

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 vs Derail - What's the difference?

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 vs Glib - What's the difference?

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 vs Inadequate - What's the difference?

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 vs Persistent - What's the difference?

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 vs Intricate - What's the difference?

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 vs Activity - What's the difference?

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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