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Cant vs Lingo - What's the difference?

cant | lingo | Synonyms |

Cant is a synonym of lingo.


As nouns the difference between cant and lingo

is that cant is , a hundred while lingo is language, especially language peculiar to a particular group or region; jargon or a dialect.

List vs Cant - What's the difference?

list | cant | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between list and cant

is that list is inclination; desire while cant is corner, niche.

In transitive terms the difference between list and cant

is that list is to enclose (a field, etc.) for combat while cant is to divide or parcel out.

In nautical terms the difference between list and cant

is that list is to cause (something) to tilt to one side while cant is a piece of wood laid upon the deck of a vessel to support the bulkheads.

As nouns the difference between list and cant

is that list is a strip of fabric, especially from the edge of a piece of cloth while cant is an argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.

As verbs the difference between list and cant

is that list is to create or recite a list while cant is to speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.

As an adjective cant is

lively, lusty.

Cant vs Vernacular - What's the difference?

cant | vernacular | Synonyms |

Cant is a synonym of vernacular.


As nouns the difference between cant and vernacular

is that cant is , a hundred while vernacular is the language of a people or a national language.

As an adjective vernacular is

of or pertaining to everyday language.

Cant vs Humbug - What's the difference?

cant | humbug | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between cant and humbug

is that cant is an argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup while humbug is a hoax, prank or jest.

As verbs the difference between cant and humbug

is that cant is to speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup while humbug is to play a trick on.

As an adjective cant

is lively, lusty.

As an interjection humbug is

nonsense.

Hypocracy vs Cant - What's the difference?

hypocracy | cant |


As nouns the difference between hypocracy and cant

is that hypocracy is while cant is , a hundred.

Hypocrit vs Cant - What's the difference?

hypocrit | cant |


As a noun cant is

, a hundred.

Bend vs Cant - What's the difference?

bend | cant | Related terms |

Bend is a related term of cant.


As nouns the difference between bend and cant

is that bend is a curve while cant is , a hundred.

As a verb bend

is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Cant vs Sham - What's the difference?

cant | sham | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between cant and sham

is that cant is an argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup while sham is a fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.

As verbs the difference between cant and sham

is that cant is to speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup while sham is to deceive, cheat, lie.

As adjectives the difference between cant and sham

is that cant is lively, lusty while sham is intended to deceive; false.

Cant vs Pretence - What's the difference?

cant | pretence | Synonyms |

Cant is a synonym of pretence.


As nouns the difference between cant and pretence

is that cant is , a hundred while pretence is (label) an act of pretending or pretension; a false claim or pretext.

Never vs Cant - What's the difference?

never | cant |


As an adverb never

is at no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

As a noun cant is

, a hundred.

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