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Parent vs Model - What's the difference?

parent | model | Synonyms |

Parent is a synonym of model.


As nouns the difference between parent and model

is that parent is one of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father while model is template.

As a verb parent

is to act as parent, to raise or rear.

Emphatic vs Unqualified - What's the difference?

emphatic | unqualified | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between emphatic and unqualified

is that emphatic is characterized by emphasis while unqualified is not qualified, ineligible, unfit for a position or task.

As a noun emphatic

is an emphatic consonant.

Ecclesiastic vs Churchman - What's the difference?

ecclesiastic | churchman | Synonyms |

Ecclesiastic is a synonym of churchman.


As nouns the difference between ecclesiastic and churchman

is that ecclesiastic is one who adheres to a church-based philosophy while churchman is a person (originally a man) of authority in a religious organization; a cleric.

As an adjective ecclesiastic

is of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

Beat vs Zone - What's the difference?

beat | zone | Synonyms |

Beat is a synonym of zone.


As a verb beat

is .

As a noun zone is

zone.

Dark vs Frowning - What's the difference?

dark | frowning | Synonyms |

Dark is a synonym of frowning.


As nouns the difference between dark and frowning

is that dark is a complete or (more often) partial absence of light while frowning is the act of giving a frown.

As an adjective dark

is having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.

As a verb frowning is

.

Extract vs Citation - What's the difference?

extract | citation | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between extract and citation

is that extract is that which is extracted or drawn out while citation is an official summons or notice given to a person to appear; the paper containing such summons or notice.

As a verb extract

is to draw out or forth; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.

Nearness vs Contiguity - What's the difference?

nearness | contiguity | Synonyms |

Nearness is a synonym of contiguity.


As nouns the difference between nearness and contiguity

is that nearness is the state of being near while contiguity is a state in which two or more physical objects are physically touching one another or in which sections of a plane border on one another.

Fairly vs Tolerably - What's the difference?

fairly | tolerably | Synonyms |

Fairly is a synonym of tolerably.


As adverbs the difference between fairly and tolerably

is that fairly is in a fair manner; clearly; openly; plainly; fully; distinctly; frankly while tolerably is in a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.

Eager vs Hardworking - What's the difference?

eager | hardworking | Synonyms |

Eager is a synonym of hardworking.


As adjectives the difference between eager and hardworking

is that eager is (obsolete) sharp; sour; acid while hardworking is of a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.

As a noun eager

is (tidal bore).

Brilliance vs Dazzle - What's the difference?

brilliance | dazzle | Synonyms |

Brilliance is a synonym of dazzle.


As nouns the difference between brilliance and dazzle

is that brilliance is the quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light) while dazzle is a light of dazzling brilliancy.

As a verb dazzle is

to confuse the sight of by means of excessive brightness.

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