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Flock vs Stream - What's the difference?

flock | stream | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between flock and stream

is that flock is to congregate in or head towards a place in large numbers while stream is to flow in a continuous or steady manner, like a liquid.

Problematic vs Worrisome - What's the difference?

problematic | worrisome | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between problematic and worrisome

is that problematic is posing a problem; difficult to overcome or solve while worrisome is causing worry; perturbing or vexing.

As a noun problematic

is a problem or difficulty in a particular field of study.

Mirror vs Show - What's the difference?

mirror | show | Synonyms |

Mirror is a synonym of show.


As nouns the difference between mirror and show

is that mirror is a smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it while show is show, spectacle.

As a verb mirror

is of an event, activity, behaviour, etc, to be identical to, to be a copy of.

Dormant vs Somnolent - What's the difference?

dormant | somnolent | Synonyms |

Dormant is a synonym of somnolent.


As adjectives the difference between dormant and somnolent

is that dormant is inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended while somnolent is drowsy or sleepy.

Nodule vs Stud - What's the difference?

nodule | stud | Synonyms |

Nodule is a synonym of stud.


As nouns the difference between nodule and stud

is that nodule is a rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump while stud is a male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding or stud can be a small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.

As a verb stud is

to set with ; to furnish with studs.

Coming vs Advent - What's the difference?

coming | advent | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between coming and advent

is that coming is the act of arriving; an arrival while advent is coming; coming to; approach; arrival.

As a verb coming

is present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective coming

is approaching; of the future, especially the near future; the next.

As a proper noun Advent is

the first or the expected second coming of Christ.

Audacious vs Disrespectful - What's the difference?

audacious | disrespectful | Synonyms |

Audacious is a synonym of disrespectful.


As adjectives the difference between audacious and disrespectful

is that audacious is showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring while disrespectful is lacking respect.

Budge vs Slide - What's the difference?

budge | slide | Synonyms |

Budge is a synonym of slide.


In lang=en terms the difference between budge and slide

is that budge is to move while slide is to pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between budge and slide

is that budge is (obsolete) austere or stiff, like scholastics while slide is (obsolete) to pass inadvertently.

As verbs the difference between budge and slide

is that budge is to move while slide is (ergative) to (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.

As nouns the difference between budge and slide

is that budge is a kind of fur prepared from lambskin dressed with the wool on, formerly used as an edging and ornament, especially on scholastic habits while slide is an item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

As an adjective budge

is (obsolete) brisk; stirring; jocund or budge can be (obsolete) austere or stiff, like scholastics.

Painful vs Unpleasant - What's the difference?

painful | unpleasant | Synonyms |

Painful is a synonym of unpleasant.


As adjectives the difference between painful and unpleasant

is that painful is causing pain or distress, either physical or mental while unpleasant is not pleasant.

Celestial vs Solar - What's the difference?

celestial | solar | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between celestial and solar

is that celestial is relating to heaven in a religious sense while solar is of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun; as, the solar system; solar light; solar rays; solar influence.

As nouns the difference between celestial and solar

is that celestial is an inhabitant of heaven while solar is a loft or upper chamber forming the private accommodation of the head of the household in a medieval hall; a garret room.

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