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Hand vs Calligraphy - What's the difference?

hand | calligraphy | Synonyms |

Hand is a synonym of calligraphy.


As nouns the difference between hand and calligraphy

is that hand is tail while calligraphy is (uncountable) the art or practice of writing letters and words in a decorative style; the letters and words so written.

Anathema vs Proscription - What's the difference?

anathema | proscription | Synonyms |

Anathema is a synonym of proscription.


As nouns the difference between anathema and proscription

is that anathema is a ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed while proscription is a prohibition.

Gleeful vs Jocund - What's the difference?

gleeful | jocund | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between gleeful and jocund

is that gleeful is exuberantly or triumphantly joyful while jocund is jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.

Move vs Ploy - What's the difference?

move | ploy | Synonyms |

Move is a synonym of ploy.


As verbs the difference between move and ploy

is that move is to change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another while ploy is (military) to form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision.

As nouns the difference between move and ploy

is that move is the act of moving; a movement while ploy is a tactic, strategy, or gimmick.

Peerless vs Surpassing - What's the difference?

peerless | surpassing | Synonyms |

Peerless is a synonym of surpassing.


As an adjective peerless

is without peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil of the highest quality, best.

As a verb surpassing is

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Hollow vs Unresonant - What's the difference?

hollow | unresonant | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between hollow and unresonant

is that hollow is (of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside while unresonant is not resonant.

As an adverb hollow

is completely, as part of the phrase beat hollow or beat all hollow.

As a noun hollow

is a small valley between mountains; a low spot surrounded by elevations.

As a verb hollow

is to make a hole in something; to excavate.

As an interjection hollow

is alternative form of lang=en.

Nicely vs Opportunely - What's the difference?

nicely | opportunely | Synonyms |

Nicely is a synonym of opportunely.


As adverbs the difference between nicely and opportunely

is that nicely is (obsolete) fastidiously; carefully while opportunely is in a manner suitable for some particular purpose.

Diverse vs Opposite - What's the difference?

diverse | opposite | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between diverse and opposite

is that diverse is consisting of many different elements; various while opposite is located directly across from something else, or from each other.

As adverbs the difference between diverse and opposite

is that diverse is in different directions; diversely while opposite is in an opposite position.

As a noun opposite is

something opposite or contrary to another.

As a preposition opposite is

facing, or across from.

Clan vs Fraternity - What's the difference?

clan | fraternity | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between clan and fraternity

is that clan is a group of people all descended from a common ancestor, in fact or belief while fraternity is the quality of being brothers or brotherly; brotherhood.

Arbitrary vs Personal - What's the difference?

arbitrary | personal | Synonyms |

Arbitrary is a synonym of personal.


As nouns the difference between arbitrary and personal

is that arbitrary is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee while personal is staff (employees of a business).

As an adjective arbitrary

is (usually|of a decision) based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

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