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Pattern vs Draft - What's the difference?

pattern | draft | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between pattern and draft

is that pattern is to serve as an example for while draft is to conscript a person, force a person to serve in the military.

As nouns the difference between pattern and draft

is that pattern is model, example while draft is an early version of a written work.

As verbs the difference between pattern and draft

is that pattern is to apply a pattern while draft is to write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.

As an adjective draft is

referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.

High vs Joyous - What's the difference?

high | joyous | Synonyms |

High is a synonym of joyous.


As adjectives the difference between high and joyous

is that high is elevated in position or status; above many things while joyous is full of joy; happy.

As a noun high

is (obsolete) thought; intention; determination; purpose or high can be a period of euphoria, from excitement or from an intake of drugs.

As an adverb high

is in or to an elevated position.

As a verb high

is (obsolete) to rise or high can be to hie; to hasten.

Purport vs Signification - What's the difference?

purport | signification | Synonyms |

Purport is a synonym of signification.


As nouns the difference between purport and signification

is that purport is import, intention or purpose while signification is the act of signifying, or something that is signified; significance.

As a verb purport

is to convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).

Equable vs Stable - What's the difference?

equable | stable | Synonyms |

Equable is a synonym of stable.


As adjectives the difference between equable and stable

is that equable is unvarying]], [[calm|calm and steady; constant and uniform while stable is relatively unchanging, permanent; firmly fixed or established; consistent; not easily moved, altered, or destroyed.

As a noun stable is

a building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) animals with hoofs, especially horses.

As a verb stable is

to put or keep (horse) in a stable.

Imbecile vs Careless - What's the difference?

imbecile | careless | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between imbecile and careless

is that imbecile is destitute of strength, whether of body or mind; feeble; impotent; especially, mentally weak while careless is free from care; unworried, without anxiety.

As a noun imbecile

is a person with limited mental capacity who can perform tasks and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five to seven-year-old child.

Harness vs Halter - What's the difference?

harness | halter | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between harness and halter

is that harness is a restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps while halter is a bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.

As verbs the difference between harness and halter

is that harness is to place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain while halter is to place a halter on.

Ooze vs Drain - What's the difference?

ooze | drain | Synonyms |

Ooze is a synonym of drain.


In lang=en terms the difference between ooze and drain

is that ooze is to be secreted or slowly leak while drain is to draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.

As nouns the difference between ooze and drain

is that ooze is potion of vegetable matter used for leather tanning or ooze can be soft mud, slime, or shells on the bottom of a body of water while drain is a conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume.

As verbs the difference between ooze and drain

is that ooze is to be secreted or slowly leak while drain is to lose liquid.

Key vs Address - What's the difference?

key | address | Synonyms |

Key is a synonym of address.


As a proper noun key

is .

As a noun address is

direction or superscription of a letter, or the name, title, and place of residence of the person addressed.

As a verb address is

(obsolete) to prepare oneself.

Quack vs Phoney - What's the difference?

quack | phoney | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between quack and phoney

is that quack is the sound made by a duck while phoney is alternative form of lang=en.

As adjectives the difference between quack and phoney

is that quack is falsely presented as having medicinal powers while phoney is alternative form of lang=en.

As a verb quack

is to make a noise like a duck.

Court vs Induce - What's the difference?

court | induce | Synonyms |

Court is a synonym of induce.


As a proper noun court

is (us) an abbreviated term of respect for any court ("the court").

As a verb induce is

to lead by persuasion or influence; incite.

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