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Popularity vs Approval - What's the difference?

popularity | approval | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between popularity and approval

is that popularity is the quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book while approval is an expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

Outward vs Observable - What's the difference?

outward | observable | Synonyms |

Outward is a synonym of observable.


As adjectives the difference between outward and observable

is that outward is outer; located towards the outside while observable is able to be observed.

As an adverb outward

is towards the outside; away from the centre.

As a verb outward

is (obsolete|rare) to ward off; to keep out.

As a noun observable is

(physics) any physical property that can be observed and measured directly and not derived from other properties.

Growth vs Production - What's the difference?

growth | production | Synonyms |

Growth is a synonym of production.


As nouns the difference between growth and production

is that growth is an increase in size, number, value, or strength while production is the act of producing, making or creating something.

Peculiar vs Individual - What's the difference?

peculiar | individual | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between peculiar and individual

is that peculiar is particular; individual; special; appropriate while individual is a single physical human being as a legal subject, as opposed to a legal person such as a corporation.

As adjectives the difference between peculiar and individual

is that peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual while individual is relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one.

As nouns the difference between peculiar and individual

is that peculiar is that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic while individual is a person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

Jaundiced vs Sceptical - What's the difference?

jaundiced | sceptical | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between jaundiced and sceptical

is that jaundiced is affected with jaundice while sceptical is having, or expressing doubt; questioning.

Affirmative vs Emphatic - What's the difference?

affirmative | emphatic | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between affirmative and emphatic

is that affirmative is pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming while emphatic is characterized by emphasis.

As nouns the difference between affirmative and emphatic

is that affirmative is yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance while emphatic is an emphatic consonant.

Heart vs Backbone - What's the difference?

heart | backbone | Synonyms |

Heart is a synonym of backbone.


As nouns the difference between heart and backbone

is that heart is (anatomy) a muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion while backbone is the series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.

As a verb heart

is (transitive|poetic|or|humorous) to be fond of often bracketed or abbreviated with a heart symbol.

Matter vs Scrape - What's the difference?

matter | scrape | Synonyms |

Matter is a synonym of scrape.


As nouns the difference between matter and scrape

is that matter is while scrape is a broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

As a verb scrape is

to draw an object, especially a sharp or angular one, along (something) while exerting pressure.

Chill vs Bite - What's the difference?

chill | bite | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between chill and bite

is that chill is "Cool"; meeting a certain hip standard or garnering the approval of a certain peer group while bite is an act of plagiarism.

In transitive terms the difference between chill and bite

is that chill is to lower the temperature of something; to cool while bite is to take hold of; to hold fast; to adhere to.

In intransitive terms the difference between chill and bite

is that chill is to become cold while bite is to take or keep a firm hold.

In intransitive slang terms the difference between chill and bite

is that chill is to smoke marijuana while bite is to lack quality; to be worthy of derision; to suck.

As an adjective chill

is moderately cold or chilly.

As an abbreviation CHILL

is an acronym for CCITT High Level Language.

Expressly vs Precisely - What's the difference?

expressly | precisely | Synonyms |

Expressly is a synonym of precisely.


As adverbs the difference between expressly and precisely

is that expressly is in an expressive or explicit manner while precisely is (manner) in a precise manner; exactly.

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