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Witty vs Ironical - What's the difference?

witty | ironical | Synonyms |

Witty is a synonym of ironical.


As adjectives the difference between witty and ironical

is that witty is (label) wise, having good judgement while ironical is characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

Earthly vs Corrupt - What's the difference?

earthly | corrupt | Synonyms |

Earthly is a synonym of corrupt.


As adjectives the difference between earthly and corrupt

is that earthly is relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven while corrupt is in a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

As a noun earthly

is (uk|colloquial) a slightest chance (of success etc) or idea (about something).

As an adverb earthly

is in an earthy manner.

As a verb corrupt is

to make ; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

Perverted vs Unbalanced - What's the difference?

perverted | unbalanced | Synonyms |

Perverted is a synonym of unbalanced.


As adjectives the difference between perverted and unbalanced

is that perverted is deviating from what is normally considered right, normal or correct while unbalanced is not balanced, without equilibrium; dizzy.

As verbs the difference between perverted and unbalanced

is that perverted is (pervert) while unbalanced is (unbalance).

Borrow vs Copy - What's the difference?

borrow | copy | Synonyms |

Borrow is a synonym of copy.


As a proper noun borrow

is .

As a noun copy is

the result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.

As a verb copy is

(label) to produce an object identical to a given object.

Attention vs Courtesy - What's the difference?

attention | courtesy | Synonyms |

Attention is a synonym of courtesy.


As nouns the difference between attention and courtesy

is that attention is (label) mental focus while courtesy is (uncountable) polite behavior.

As an interjection attention

is .

As a verb courtesy is

.

As an adjective courtesy is

given or done as a polite gesture.

Counsel vs Scheme - What's the difference?

counsel | scheme | Synonyms |

Counsel is a synonym of scheme.


As nouns the difference between counsel and scheme

is that counsel is the exchange of opinions and advice; consultation while scheme is .

As a verb counsel

is to give advice, especially professional advice.

Reproachful vs Discreditable - What's the difference?

reproachful | discreditable | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between reproachful and discreditable

is that reproachful is expressing or containing reproach; upbraiding; opprobrious; abusive while discreditable is able to be discredited.

Mean vs Servile - What's the difference?

mean | servile | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between mean and servile

is that mean is common; general while servile is of or pertaining to a slave.

As nouns the difference between mean and servile

is that mean is a method or course of action used to achieve some result while servile is an element which forms no part of the original root.

As a verb mean

is to intend.

Simulation vs Pretense - What's the difference?

simulation | pretense | Synonyms |

Simulation is a synonym of pretense.


As nouns the difference between simulation and pretense

is that simulation is simulation while pretense is (us) a false or hypocritical profession, as, under pretense of friendliness.

Carry vs Offer - What's the difference?

carry | offer | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between carry and offer

is that carry is to have on one's "person" (see examples) while offer is to put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten.

In intransitive terms the difference between carry and offer

is that carry is to be transmitted; to travel while offer is to happen, to present itself.

In obsolete terms the difference between carry and offer

is that carry is to get possession of by force; to capture while offer is to make an attempt; used with at.

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