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Open vs Susceptible - What's the difference?

open | susceptible | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between open and susceptible

is that open is which is not closed; accessible; unimpeded; as, an open gate while susceptible is likely to be affected by something.

As nouns the difference between open and susceptible

is that open is a sports event in which anybody can compete; as, the Australian Open while susceptible is a person who is vulnerable to being infected by a certain disease.

As a verb open

is to make something accessible or remove an obstacle to its being accessible.

Haul vs Reward - What's the difference?

haul | reward | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between haul and reward

is that haul is to carry something; to transport something, with a connotation that the item is heavy or otherwise difficult to move while reward is to give (something) as a reward.

As nouns the difference between haul and reward

is that haul is a long drive, especially transporting/hauling heavy cargo while reward is something of value given in return for an act.

Ill vs Malicious - What's the difference?

ill | malicious | Synonyms |

Ill is a synonym of malicious.


As adjectives the difference between ill and malicious

is that ill is (label) evil; wicked (of people) while malicious is of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite.

As an adverb ill

is not well; imperfectly, badly; hardly.

As a noun ill

is (often pluralized) trouble; distress; misfortune; adversity.

Inarticulate vs Blurred - What's the difference?

inarticulate | blurred | Synonyms |

Inarticulate is a synonym of blurred.


As adjectives the difference between inarticulate and blurred

is that inarticulate is (of speech) not articulated in normal words while blurred is out of focus; partially obscured; smudged.

As a verb blurred is

(blur).

Counterfeit vs Limitation - What's the difference?

counterfeit | limitation | Synonyms |

Counterfeit is a synonym of limitation.


As nouns the difference between counterfeit and limitation

is that counterfeit is a non-genuine article; a fake while limitation is the act of limiting or the state of being limited.

As an adjective counterfeit

is false, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.

As a verb counterfeit

is to falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.

Calibre vs Merit - What's the difference?

calibre | merit | Synonyms |

Calibre is a synonym of merit.


As a verb calibre

is .

As a proper noun merit is

.

Drain vs Outlet - What's the difference?

drain | outlet | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between drain and outlet

is that drain is a conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume while outlet is a vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.

As a verb drain

is to lose liquid.

Poetic vs Rhythmic - What's the difference?

poetic | rhythmic | Synonyms |

Poetic is a synonym of rhythmic.


As adjectives the difference between poetic and rhythmic

is that poetic is poetic (relating to poetry) while rhythmic is of or relating to rhythm.

Plan vs Suggestion - What's the difference?

plan | suggestion | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between plan and suggestion

is that plan is a drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc while suggestion is something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for.

As a verb plan

is to design (a building, machine, etc.).

As a proper noun PLAN

is the People's Liberation Army Navy.

Dance vs Skip - What's the difference?

dance | skip | Synonyms |

Dance is a synonym of skip.


As verbs the difference between dance and skip

is that dance is while skip is to move by hopping on alternate feet.

As a noun skip is

a leaping, jumping or skipping movement or skip can be (australia|new zealand|british) a large open-topped rubbish bin, designed to be lifted onto the back of a truck to take away both bin and contents; called a dumpster in north america (where "skip" is completely unknown and incomprehensible) see also skep or skip can be short for skipper, the master or captain of a ship, or other person in authority or skip can be (australia|slang) an australian of anglo-celtic descent.

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