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Check vs Tally - What's the difference?

check | tally | Synonyms |


In nautical terms the difference between check and tally

is that check is to slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended while tally is to check off, as parcels of freight going inboard or outboard.

In obsolete terms the difference between check and tally

is that check is to clash or interfere while tally is in a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.

As nouns the difference between check and tally

is that check is a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece while tally is originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number.

As verbs the difference between check and tally

is that check is to inspect; to examine while tally is to count something.

As an adjective tally is

used as a mild intensifier: very (almost exclusively used by the upper classes).

As an interjection tally is

target sighted.

As an adverb tally is

in a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.

Say/tell vs Philosophize - What's the difference?

say/tell | philosophize | Synonyms |

Say/tell is a synonym of philosophize.


As a verb philosophize is

to philosophically ponder or reason out.

Censorious vs Caviling - What's the difference?

censorious | caviling | Synonyms |

Censorious is a synonym of caviling.


As an adjective censorious

is addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners.

As a verb caviling is

.

As a noun caviling is

cavilation.

Mark vs Designate - What's the difference?

Mark | designate | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between Mark and designate

is that Mark is to put a mark upon; to make recognizable by a mark while designate is to mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description; to specify; as, to designate the boundaries of a country; to designate the rioters who are to be arrested.

As a noun mark

is Boundary, land within a boundary.

As a proper noun Mark

is a given name derived from Latin.

As an abbreviation Mark

is abbreviation of Markarian|lang=en.

As an adjective designate is

designated; appointed; chosen.

Dishonor vs Degrade - What's the difference?

dishonor | degrade | Synonyms |

Dishonor is a synonym of degrade.


As verbs the difference between dishonor and degrade

is that dishonor is while degrade is .

As a noun dishonor

is .

Cure vs Smoke - What's the difference?

cure | smoke | Synonyms |

Cure is a synonym of smoke.


As a noun cure

is priest bearing the responsibility of a parish a vicar (church of england).

As a verb cure

is .

As a proper noun smoke is

london.

Ask vs Claim - What's the difference?

ask | claim | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between ask and claim

is that ask is to request (information, or an answer to a question) while claim is to demand ownership of.

As nouns the difference between ask and claim

is that ask is an act or instance of asking while claim is a demand of ownership made for something (e.g. claim ownership, claim victory).

As a proper noun Ask

is the first male human, according to the Poetic Edda.

Flaming vs Egregious - What's the difference?

flaming | egregious | Synonyms |

Flaming is a synonym of egregious.


As adjectives the difference between flaming and egregious

is that flaming is on fire with visible flames while egregious is exceptional, conspicuous, outstanding, most usually in a negative fashion.

As a verb flaming

is .

As a noun flaming

is sterilization by holding an object in a hot flame.

Divination vs Premonition - What's the difference?

divination | premonition | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between divination and premonition

is that divination is the act of divining; a foreseeing or foretelling of future events while premonition is a clairvoyant or clairaudient experience, such as a dream, which resonates with some event in the future.

Confess vs Attest - What's the difference?

confess | attest | Synonyms |

Confess is a synonym of attest.


As verbs the difference between confess and attest

is that confess is (senseid) to admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed while attest is to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

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