What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

joke

Hero vs Joke - What's the difference?

hero | joke |


As nouns the difference between hero and joke

is that hero is a real or mythical person of great bravery who carries out extraordinary deeds while joke is an amusing story.

As a proper noun Hero

is any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by Leander.

As a verb joke is

to do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

Joke vs Disrespect - What's the difference?

joke | disrespect |


As nouns the difference between joke and disrespect

is that joke is an amusing story while disrespect is a lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

As verbs the difference between joke and disrespect

is that joke is to do or say something for amusement rather than seriously while disrespect is to show a lack of respect to someone or something.

Irony vs Joke - What's the difference?

irony | joke |


As a noun irony

is a statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.

As an adjective irony

is of or pertaining to the metal iron.

As a proper noun joke is

, diminutive of jo.

Smile vs Joke - What's the difference?

smile | joke |


In intransitive terms the difference between smile and joke

is that smile is to be propitious or favourable; to countenance while joke is to do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

As nouns the difference between smile and joke

is that smile is a facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement or anxiety while joke is an amusing story.

As verbs the difference between smile and joke

is that smile is to have (a smile) on one's face while joke is to do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

Joke vs Importance - What's the difference?

joke | importance |


As a proper noun joke

is , diminutive of jo.

As a noun importance is

the quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

Insult vs Joke - What's the difference?

insult | joke |


As verbs the difference between insult and joke

is that insult is to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against) while joke is to do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

As nouns the difference between insult and joke

is that insult is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude while joke is an amusing story.

Joke vs Joke - What's the difference?

joke | joke |


In figuratively terms the difference between joke and joke

is that joke is a worthless thing or person while joke is a worthless thing or person.

In intransitive terms the difference between joke and joke

is that joke is to do or say something for amusement rather than seriously while joke is to do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

In transitive dated terms the difference between joke and joke

is that joke is to make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally while joke is to make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally.

Joke vs Jones - What's the difference?

joke | jones |


As a proper noun joke

is , diminutive of jo.

As a noun jones is

heroin.

As a verb jones is

(us|slang) have an intense craving.

Joke vs Jokingly - What's the difference?

joke | jokingly |


As a noun joke

is an amusing story.

As a verb joke

is to do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

As an adverb jokingly is

in a joking manner.

Joke vs Toy - What's the difference?

joke | toy |


As nouns the difference between joke and toy

is that joke is an amusing story while toy is something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.

As verbs the difference between joke and toy

is that joke is to do or say something for amusement rather than seriously while toy is to play (with).

Pages