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Futile vs Petty - What's the difference?

futile | petty | Synonyms |

Futile is a synonym of petty.


As an adjective futile

is incapable of producing results; useless; not successful; not worth attempting.

As a proper noun petty is

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Order vs Sisterhood - What's the difference?

order | sisterhood | Synonyms |

Order is a synonym of sisterhood.


As nouns the difference between order and sisterhood

is that order is , command while sisterhood is the state, or kinship of being sisters.

Accent vs Ornament - What's the difference?

accent | ornament | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between accent and ornament

is that accent is a mark used to represent specific stress on a note while ornament is a musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate or "ornament" that line.

As nouns the difference between accent and ornament

is that accent is a higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it while ornament is (element of decoration) An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.

As verbs the difference between accent and ornament

is that accent is to express the accent of vocally; to utter with accent while ornament is (to decorate) To decorate.

Quota vs Quantity - What's the difference?

quota | quantity | Synonyms |

Quota is a synonym of quantity.


As nouns the difference between quota and quantity

is that quota is a proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division while quantity is a fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

Amusing vs Pleasing - What's the difference?

amusing | pleasing | Synonyms |

Amusing is a synonym of pleasing.


As verbs the difference between amusing and pleasing

is that amusing is while pleasing is .

As adjectives the difference between amusing and pleasing

is that amusing is entertaining while pleasing is agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.

As a noun pleasing is

pleasure or satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing".

Insubstantial vs Groundless - What's the difference?

insubstantial | groundless | Synonyms |

Insubstantial is a synonym of groundless.


As adjectives the difference between insubstantial and groundless

is that insubstantial is lacking substance; not real or strong while groundless is without any grounds to support it; baseless.

Axis vs Compact - What's the difference?

axis | compact | Synonyms |

Axis is a synonym of compact.


As nouns the difference between axis and compact

is that axis is axis (second vertebra) while compact is an agreement or contract or compact can be a small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into ones pocket.

As an adjective compact is

closely packed, ie packing much in a small space.

As a verb compact is

to make more dense; to compress.

Picturesque vs Imaginative - What's the difference?

picturesque | imaginative | Synonyms |

Picturesque is a synonym of imaginative.


As adjectives the difference between picturesque and imaginative

is that picturesque is resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting scenic while imaginative is having a lively or creative imagination.

Lock vs Embrace - What's the difference?

lock | embrace | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between lock and embrace

is that lock is something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination while embrace is hug noun; putting arms around someone.

As verbs the difference between lock and embrace

is that lock is to become fastened in place while embrace is to clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

As a proper noun Lock

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Protection vs Preserve - What's the difference?

protection | preserve | Synonyms |

Protection is a synonym of preserve.


As a noun protection

is the process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

As a verb preserve is

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