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Heavy vs Sturdy - What's the difference?

heavy | sturdy | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between heavy and sturdy

is that heavy is with child; pregnant while sturdy is foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.

As adjectives the difference between heavy and sturdy

is that heavy is having great weight while sturdy is of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.

As nouns the difference between heavy and sturdy

is that heavy is a villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts while sturdy is a disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.

As an adverb heavy

is heavily.

As a verb heavy

is to make heavier.

Dread vs Reverence - What's the difference?

dread | reverence | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between dread and reverence

is that dread is to fear greatly while reverence is to show reverence.

As nouns the difference between dread and reverence

is that dread is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror while reverence is veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

As an adjective dread

is terrible; greatly feared.

Dwarf vs Diminish - What's the difference?

dwarf | diminish | Synonyms |

Dwarf is a synonym of diminish.


In lang=en terms the difference between dwarf and diminish

is that dwarf is to become (much) smaller while diminish is to disappear gradually.

As verbs the difference between dwarf and diminish

is that dwarf is to render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version) while diminish is to make smaller.

As a noun dwarf

is (mythology) any member of a race of beings from (especially scandinavian and other germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often depicted as short, and sometimes depicted as clashing with elves.

As an adjective dwarf

is .

Instantly vs At_once - What's the difference?

instantly | at_once | Synonyms |

Instantly is a synonym of at_once.


As adverbs the difference between instantly and at_once

is that instantly is (archaic) urgently; with insistence while at_once is (obsolete) in one group; together.

Sedition vs Uproar - What's the difference?

sedition | uproar | Synonyms |

Sedition is a synonym of uproar.


As nouns the difference between sedition and uproar

is that sedition is sedition (insurrection or rebellion) while uproar is tumultuous, noisy excitement.

As a verb uproar is

to throw into uproar or confusion.

Brutish vs Stupid - What's the difference?

brutish | stupid | Synonyms |

Brutish is a synonym of stupid.


As adjectives the difference between brutish and stupid

is that brutish is of, or in the manner of a brute while stupid is lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.

As an adverb stupid is

(slang|dated) extremely.

As a noun stupid is

a stupid person; a fool.

Radical vs Natural - What's the difference?

radical | natural | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between radical and natural

is that radical is relating to a radix or mathematical root while natural is a note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental, or the symbol ♮ used to indicate such a note.

As adjectives the difference between radical and natural

is that radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter while natural is that exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem.

As nouns the difference between radical and natural

is that radical is a member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism) while natural is a native inhabitant of a place, country etc.

Rich vs Luscious - What's the difference?

rich | luscious | Synonyms |

Rich is a synonym of luscious.


As adjectives the difference between rich and luscious

is that rich is as hell, very while luscious is sweet and pleasant; delicious.

Casual vs Fortutious - What's the difference?

casual | fortutious | Synonyms |

Fortutious is likely misspelled.


Fortutious has no English definition.

As an adjective casual

is happening by chance.

As a noun casual

is a worker who is only working for a company occasionally, not as its permanent employee.

Evolution vs Enlargement - What's the difference?

evolution | enlargement | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between evolution and enlargement

is that evolution is the process of accumulating change while enlargement is the act of making something larger.

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