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Bliss vs Gladness - What's the difference?

bliss | gladness | Synonyms |

Bliss is a synonym of gladness.


As a proper noun bliss

is originating as a nickname.

As a noun gladness is

the state of being glad; joy.

Burn vs Smart - What's the difference?

burn | smart | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between burn and smart

is that burn is to sunburn while smart is to hurt or sting.

In transitive terms the difference between burn and smart

is that burn is to waste (time) while smart is to cause a smart or sting in.

As an adjective smart is

causing sharp pain; stinging.

As an initialism SMART is

specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Tangible, a mnemonic for goal-setting.

As a proper noun Smart is

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Decent vs Obliging - What's the difference?

decent | obliging | Synonyms |

Decent is a synonym of obliging.


As adjectives the difference between decent and obliging

is that decent is decent (sufficiently clothed) while obliging is happy and ready to do favours for others.

As a verb obliging is

.

Controversy vs Dissension - What's the difference?

controversy | dissension | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between controversy and dissension

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while dissension is an act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.

Impossible vs Unanswerable - What's the difference?

impossible | unanswerable | Synonyms |

Impossible is a synonym of unanswerable.


As adjectives the difference between impossible and unanswerable

is that impossible is not possible; not able to be done or happen while unanswerable is not answerable; impossible to answer.

As nouns the difference between impossible and unanswerable

is that impossible is an impossibility while unanswerable is something that cannot be answered.

Aisle vs Way - What's the difference?

aisle | way | Synonyms |

Aisle is a synonym of way.


As a verb aisle

is .

As a proper noun way is

christianity or way can be .

Keg vs Tank - What's the difference?

keg | tank | Synonyms |

Keg is a synonym of tank.


As verbs the difference between keg and tank

is that keg is to store in a keg while tank is .

As a noun keg

is a round, traditionally wooden container of lesser capacity than a barrel, often used to store beer.

Impure vs Lecherous - What's the difference?

impure | lecherous | Synonyms |

Impure is a synonym of lecherous.


As adjectives the difference between impure and lecherous

is that impure is not pure while lecherous is given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery.

As a verb impure

is (obsolete) to defile; to pollute.

Lash vs Try - What's the difference?

lash | try | Synonyms |

Lash is a synonym of try.


As a noun lash

is the thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

As a verb lash

is to strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one or lash can be to bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.

As an adjective lash

is (obsolete) remiss, lax.

As an initialism try is

.

Bawdy vs Sexual - What's the difference?

bawdy | sexual | Synonyms |

Bawdy is a synonym of sexual.


As adjectives the difference between bawdy and sexual

is that bawdy is (obsolete) soiled, dirty while sexual is of or relating to having sex, sexual acts and sexual reproduction.

As a noun sexual is

(biology) a species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.

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