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Emaciated vs Sickly - What's the difference?

emaciated | sickly | Synonyms |

Emaciated is a synonym of sickly.


As adjectives the difference between emaciated and sickly

is that emaciated is thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease while sickly is frequently ill; often in poor health; given to becoming ill.

As verbs the difference between emaciated and sickly

is that emaciated is (emaciate) while sickly is to make sickly.

As an adverb sickly is

in a sick manner.

Heterogeneous vs Composite - What's the difference?

heterogeneous | composite | Synonyms |


In mathematics terms the difference between heterogeneous and composite

is that heterogeneous is incommensurable because of different kinds while composite is a function of a function.

As adjectives the difference between heterogeneous and composite

is that heterogeneous is diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts. {{usex|lang=en|He had a large and heterogeneous collection of books.} while composite is made up of multiple components; compound or complex.

As a noun composite is

a mixture of different components.

As a verb composite is

to make a composite.

Foul vs Blasphemous - What's the difference?

foul | blasphemous | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between foul and blasphemous

is that foul is covered with, or containing unclean matter; polluted; nasty; defiled while blasphemous is lacking piety or respect for the sacred. Resembling blasphemy.

As a verb foul

is to make dirty.

As a noun foul

is a breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; as, for example, foot-tripping in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

Light vs Moderate - What's the difference?

light | moderate | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between light and moderate

is that light is to illuminate while moderate is to preside over (something) as a moderator.

In intransitive terms the difference between light and moderate

is that light is to become ignited; to take fire while moderate is to act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise.

As an adverb light

is carrying little.

As a proper noun Light

is {{surname|lang=en}.

Desperate vs Great - What's the difference?

desperate | great | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between desperate and great

is that desperate is being filled with, or in a state of despair; hopeless while great is very big, large scale.

As an interjection great is

expression of gladness and content about something.

As a noun great is

a person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.

As an adverb great is

very well in a very satisfactory manner.

Prod vs Speed - What's the difference?

prod | speed | Synonyms |

Prod is a synonym of speed.


As a noun prod

is (slang|sometimes derogatory) a protestant, (as termed by roman catholics), that is in the context of their religious beliefs, or those who have been born in the protestant tradition, or sometimes those implied to be protestant by their political ideology of irish unionism or ulster loyalism.

As a proper noun speed is

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Incisive vs Brisk - What's the difference?

incisive | brisk | Synonyms |

Incisive is a synonym of brisk.


As adjectives the difference between incisive and brisk

is that incisive is quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright while brisk is full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.

As a verb brisk is

to make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.

Nature vs Particularity - What's the difference?

nature | particularity | Synonyms |


In uncountable terms the difference between nature and particularity

is that nature is the natural world; consisting of all things unaffected by or predating human technology, production and design. e.g. the ecosystem, the natural environment, virgin ground, unmodified species, laws of nature while particularity is the condition of being particular; attention to detail; fastidiousness.

As a verb nature

is to endow with natural qualities.

As a proper noun Nature

is the sum of natural forces reified and considered as a sentient being, will, or principle.

Nodule vs Prominence - What's the difference?

nodule | prominence | Synonyms |

Nodule is a synonym of prominence.


As nouns the difference between nodule and prominence

is that nodule is a rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump while prominence is the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.

Block vs Hindrance - What's the difference?

block | hindrance | Synonyms |

Block is a synonym of hindrance.


As nouns the difference between block and hindrance

is that block is bloc while hindrance is something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

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