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Inherit vs Trait - What's the difference?

inherit | trait |


As verbs the difference between inherit and trait

is that inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) while trait is .

Transmit vs Inherit - What's the difference?

transmit | inherit |


As verbs the difference between transmit and inherit

is that transmit is while inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) .

Inherit vs Acquire - What's the difference?

inherit | acquire |


In lang=en terms the difference between inherit and acquire

is that inherit is to come into an inheritance while acquire is to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own, as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.

As verbs the difference between inherit and acquire

is that inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) while acquire is to get.

Inherit vs Descend - What's the difference?

inherit | descend |


In lang=en terms the difference between inherit and descend

is that inherit is to come into an inheritance while descend is to go down upon or along; to pass from a higher to a lower part of.

As verbs the difference between inherit and descend

is that inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) while descend is to pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, as by falling, flowing, walking, etc; to plunge; to fall; to incline downward.

Inherit vs Given - What's the difference?

inherit | given |


As verbs the difference between inherit and given

is that inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) while given is .

As a preposition given is

considering; taking into account.

As a noun given is

a condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

As an adjective given is

already arranged.

Inherit vs Spread - What's the difference?

inherit | spread |


In transitive terms the difference between inherit and spread

is that inherit is to derive from people or conditions previously in force while spread is to cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter.

In intransitive terms the difference between inherit and spread

is that inherit is to come into an inheritance while spread is to take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended.

As a noun spread is

the act of spreading or something that has been spread.

Inherit vs Heredity - What's the difference?

inherit | heredity |


As a verb inherit

is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) .

As a noun heredity is

hereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants.

Inherit vs Delight - What's the difference?

inherit | delight |


As verbs the difference between inherit and delight

is that inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) while delight is to give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly.

As a noun delight is

joy; pleasure.

Copy vs Inherit - What's the difference?

copy | inherit |


In transitive terms the difference between copy and inherit

is that copy is to imitate while inherit is to derive from people or conditions previously in force.

As a noun copy

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

Inherit vs Earn - What's the difference?

inherit | earn |


In transitive terms the difference between inherit and earn

is that inherit is to derive from people or conditions previously in force while earn is to be worthy of.

In intransitive terms the difference between inherit and earn

is that inherit is to come into an inheritance while earn is to receive payment for work.

As a noun earn is

alternative form of lang=en.

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