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Beat vs Circuit - What's the difference?

beat | circuit | Synonyms |

Beat is a synonym of circuit.


As verbs the difference between beat and circuit

is that beat is while circuit is (obsolete) to move in a circle; to go round; to circulate.

As a noun circuit is

the act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth around the sun.

Dread vs Awful - What's the difference?

dread | awful | Synonyms |

Dread is a synonym of awful.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between dread and awful

is that dread is (obsolete) fury; dreadfulness while awful is (obsolete) terror-stricken.

As adjectives the difference between dread and awful

is that dread is terrible; greatly feared while awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

As a verb dread

is to fear greatly.

As a noun dread

is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

As an adverb awful is

(colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

Just vs Adequate - What's the difference?

just | adequate | Synonyms |

Just is a synonym of adequate.


As a proper noun just

is , cognate to english justus.

As an adjective adequate is

.

Pity vs Lenity - What's the difference?

pity | lenity | Synonyms |

Pity is a synonym of lenity.


As nouns the difference between pity and lenity

is that pity is (uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something while lenity is leniency.

As a verb pity

is to feel pity for (someone or something).

As an interjection pity

is short form of what a pity.

Posture vs Contour - What's the difference?

posture | contour | Synonyms |

Posture is a synonym of contour.


As nouns the difference between posture and contour

is that posture is the way a person holds and positions their body while contour is an outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.

As a verb posture

is to put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired.

Quicken vs Instigate - What's the difference?

quicken | instigate | Synonyms |

Quicken is a synonym of instigate.


As verbs the difference between quicken and instigate

is that quicken is while instigate is to goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite.

As a noun quicken

is .

Constructive vs Practical - What's the difference?

constructive | practical | Synonyms |

Constructive is a synonym of practical.


As adjectives the difference between constructive and practical

is that constructive is relating to or causing construction while practical is based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.

As a noun practical is

(british) a part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability.

Movement vs Measure - What's the difference?

movement | measure | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between movement and measure

is that movement is a large division of a larger composition while measure is to traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.

As nouns the difference between movement and measure

is that movement is physical motion between points in space while measure is the quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard.

As a verb measure is

to ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

Care vs Nuisance - What's the difference?

care | nuisance | Synonyms |

Care is a synonym of nuisance.


As nouns the difference between care and nuisance

is that care is tear, rift, crack while nuisance is a minor annoyance or inconvenience.

Grim vs Heartless - What's the difference?

grim | heartless | Synonyms |

Grim is a synonym of heartless.


As a proper noun grim

is , probably derived from old english grimm' or old norse '''grimr''' or ' grimmr .

As an adjective heartless is

without a heart; specifically, without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring.

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