curb |
govern |
In lang=en terms the difference between curb and govern
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
govern is to require that a certain preposition, grammatical case, etc be used with a word; sometimes used synonymously with collocate.
As verbs the difference between curb and govern
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
govern is to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
As a noun curb
is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
curb |
upstand |
In intransitive terms the difference between curb and upstand
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
upstand is to stand up; arise; be erect; rise.
As nouns the difference between curb and upstand
is that
curb is a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
UK while
upstand is a section of a roof covering or flashing which turns up against a vertical surface.
As verbs the difference between curb and upstand
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
upstand is to stand up; arise; be erect; rise.
curb |
outskirts |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of outskirts.
As nouns the difference between curb and outskirts
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
outskirts is ; the edges or areas around a city or town.
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
curb |
obstacle |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of obstacle.
As nouns the difference between curb and obstacle
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
obstacle is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
periphery |
curb |
Related terms |
Periphery is a related term of curb.
As nouns the difference between periphery and curb
is that
periphery is the outside boundary, parts or surface of something while
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
As a verb curb is
to check, restrain or control.
curb |
block |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of block.
As nouns the difference between curb and block
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
block is bloc.
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
verb |
curb |
As nouns the difference between verb and curb
is that
verb is a word that indicates an action, event, or state while
curb is a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
UK.
As verbs the difference between verb and curb
is that
verb is to use any word that is not a verb (especially a noun) as if it were a verb while
curb is to check, restrain or control.
sway |
curb |
As nouns the difference between sway and curb
is that
sway is the act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon while
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
As verbs the difference between sway and curb
is that
sway is to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock while
curb is to check, restrain or control.
hindrance |
curb |
Related terms |
Hindrance is a related term of curb.
As nouns the difference between hindrance and curb
is that
hindrance is something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else while
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
As a verb curb is
to check, restrain or control.
curb |
snag |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of snag.
As nouns the difference between curb and snag
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
snag is a stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch; a knot; a protuberance or
snag can be (uk|dialect|obsolete) a light meal or
snag can be a misnaged, an opponent to chassidic judaism (more likely modern, for cultural reasons).
As verbs the difference between curb and snag
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
snag is to catch or tear (eg fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
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