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Patron vs Shopper - What's the difference?

patron | shopper | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between patron and shopper

is that patron is one who protects or supports; a defender while shopper is a person who shops.

As a verb patron

is to be a patron of; to patronize; to favour.

Assured vs Sure - What's the difference?

assured | sure | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between assured and sure

is that assured is guaranteed while sure is physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.

As a verb assured

is past tense of assure.

As an adverb sure is

without doubt.

As an interjection sure is

yes, of course.

Bluff vs Counterfeit - What's the difference?

bluff | counterfeit | Synonyms |

Bluff is a synonym of counterfeit.


As a proper noun bluff

is the southernmost town in the south island of new zealand, and seaport for the southland region.

As an adjective counterfeit is

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

As a noun counterfeit is

a non-genuine article; a fake.

As a verb counterfeit is

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

Gaiety vs Frippery - What's the difference?

gaiety | frippery | Synonyms |

Gaiety is a synonym of frippery.


As nouns the difference between gaiety and frippery

is that gaiety is (uncountable)  the state of being happy while frippery is ostentation, as in fancy clothing.

Clash vs Clangour - What's the difference?

clash | clangour | Synonyms |

Clash is a synonym of clangour.


As nouns the difference between clash and clangour

is that clash is (onomatopoeia) a loud sound while clangour is (british|canadian) a loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din.

As verbs the difference between clash and clangour

is that clash is to make a loud clash while clangour is (british|canadian) to make a clanging sound.

Force vs Effectiveness - What's the difference?

force | effectiveness | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between force and effectiveness

is that force is strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect while effectiveness is the property of being effective, of achieving results.

As a verb force

is to violate (a woman); to rape.

As a proper noun Force

is falls. used in place names.

Apparatus vs Utensils - What's the difference?

apparatus | utensils | Synonyms |

Apparatus is a synonym of utensils.


As nouns the difference between apparatus and utensils

is that apparatus is apparatus while utensils is .

Property vs Peculiarity - What's the difference?

property | peculiarity | Synonyms |

Property is a synonym of peculiarity.


As nouns the difference between property and peculiarity

is that property is something that is owned while peculiarity is the quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.

As a verb property

is (obsolete) to invest with properties, or qualities.

Ghastly vs Terrifying - What's the difference?

ghastly | terrifying | Synonyms |

Ghastly is a synonym of terrifying.


As adjectives the difference between ghastly and terrifying

is that ghastly is like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal while terrifying is frightening or intimidating.

As an adverb ghastly

is in a ghastly manner.

As a verb terrifying is

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Fraternal vs Consanguineous - What's the difference?

fraternal | consanguineous | Synonyms |

Fraternal is a synonym of consanguineous.


As adjectives the difference between fraternal and consanguineous

is that fraternal is of brothers (fraternal twins ) while consanguineous is related by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.

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