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Leak vs Fault - What's the difference?

leak | fault | Synonyms |

Leak is a synonym of fault.


In computing|lang=en terms the difference between leak and fault

is that leak is (computing) the gradual loss of a system resource caused by failure to deallocate previously reserved portions while fault is (computing) to undergo a page fault.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between leak and fault

is that leak is (obsolete) leaky while fault is (obsolete) want; lack.

As nouns the difference between leak and fault

is that leak is a crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape while fault is a defect; something that detracts from perfection.

As verbs the difference between leak and fault

is that leak is to allow fluid to escape or enter something that should be sealed while fault is to criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.

As an adjective leak

is (obsolete) leaky.

Influence vs Hold - What's the difference?

influence | hold | Synonyms |

Influence is a synonym of hold.


As a verb influence

is .

As an adjective influence

is influenced.

As a proper noun hold is

moon.

Check vs End - What's the difference?

check | end | Synonyms |

Check is a synonym of end.


As nouns the difference between check and end

is that check is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern while end is a key that when pressed causes the cursor to go to the last character of the current line.

As a verb check

is to inspect; to examine.

Gleeful vs Mirthful - What's the difference?

gleeful | mirthful | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between gleeful and mirthful

is that gleeful is exuberantly or triumphantly joyful while mirthful is filled with mirth.

Occurrence vs Manifestation - What's the difference?

occurrence | manifestation | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between occurrence and manifestation

is that occurrence is actual instance where a situation arises while manifestation is the act or process of becoming manifest.

Forced vs Bound - What's the difference?

forced | bound | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between forced and bound

is that forced is past tense of force while bound is past tense of bind.

As adjectives the difference between forced and bound

is that forced is obtained forcefully, not naturally while bound is obliged (to).

As a noun bound is

a boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.

Hutch vs Shed - What's the difference?

hutch | shed | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between hutch and shed

is that hutch is to hoard or lay up, in a chest while shed is to radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.

Nondescript vs Ordinary - What's the difference?

nondescript | ordinary | Synonyms |

Nondescript is a synonym of ordinary.


As nouns the difference between nondescript and ordinary

is that nondescript is an undistinguished, unexceptional person or thing while ordinary is the part of the roman catholic mass that is the same every day.

As an adjective nondescript

is not described (in the academic literature); undescribed, unidentified.

Cake vs Thicken - What's the difference?

cake | thicken | Synonyms |

Cake is a synonym of thicken.


In lang=en terms the difference between cake and thicken

is that cake is coat (something) with a crust of solid material while thicken is to make more frequent.

As verbs the difference between cake and thicken

is that cake is coat (something) with a crust of solid material or cake can be (uk|dialect|obsolete|intransitive) to cackle like a goose while thicken is to make thicker (in the sense of wider).

As a noun cake

is a rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.

Enterprise vs Daring - What's the difference?

enterprise | daring | Synonyms |

Enterprise is a synonym of daring.


As nouns the difference between enterprise and daring

is that enterprise is a company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor while daring is boldness.

As verbs the difference between enterprise and daring

is that enterprise is to undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult while daring is .

As an adjective daring is

adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks.

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