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Year vs Round - What's the difference?

year | round |


As nouns the difference between year and round

is that year is the time it takes the earth to complete one revolution of the sun (between 36524 and 36526 days depending on the point of reference) while round is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering.

As an adjective round is

(label) shape.

As a preposition round is

alternative form of around.

As an adverb round is

.

As a verb round is

to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.

Round vs Play - What's the difference?

round | play |


As nouns the difference between round and play

is that round is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering while play is activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

As verbs the difference between round and play

is that round is to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel while play is (lb) to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

As an adjective round

is (label) shape.

As a preposition round

is alternative form of around.

As an adverb round

is .

Round vs Smooth - What's the difference?

round | smooth |


As adjectives the difference between round and smooth

is that round is shape while smooth is having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

As nouns the difference between round and smooth

is that round is a circular or spherical object or part of an object while smooth is something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.

As adverbs the difference between round and smooth

is that round is alternative form of lang=en while smooth is smoothly.

As verbs the difference between round and smooth

is that round is to shape something into a curve while smooth is to make smooth or even.

As a preposition round

is alternative form of around.

Set vs Round - What's the difference?

set | round |


In transitive terms the difference between set and round

is that set is to render stiff or solid; especially, to convert into curd; to curdle while round is to go round, pass, go past.

In intransitive terms the difference between set and round

is that set is of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates while round is to turn and attack someone or something (used with on).

As a proper noun Set

is an ancient Egyptian god, variously described as the god of chaos, the god of thunder and storms, or the god of destruction.

As a preposition round is

alternative form of around.

As an adverb round is

alternative form of lang=en.

Wisp vs Round - What's the difference?

wisp | round |


As nouns the difference between wisp and round

is that wisp is a small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group while round is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering.

As verbs the difference between wisp and round

is that wisp is to brush or dress, as with a wisp while round is to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.

As an adjective round is

(label) shape.

As a preposition round is

alternative form of around.

As an adverb round is

.

Globoid vs Round - What's the difference?

globoid | round |


As nouns the difference between globoid and round

is that globoid is (mathematics) a spherical representation or projection of a sphere or ellipsoid while round is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering.

As adjectives the difference between globoid and round

is that globoid is (mathematics) of, or pertaining to, a globe while round is (label) shape.

As a preposition round is

alternative form of around.

As an adverb round is

.

As a verb round is

to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.

Routine vs Round - What's the difference?

routine | round |


As nouns the difference between routine and round

is that routine is a course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure while round is a circular or spherical object or part of an object.

As adjectives the difference between routine and round

is that routine is according to established procedure while round is shape.

As a preposition round is

alternative form of around.

As an adverb round is

alternative form of lang=en.

As a verb round is

to shape something into a curve.

Round vs Bulky - What's the difference?

round | bulky |


As adjectives the difference between round and bulky

is that round is (label) shape while bulky is being large in size, mass, or volume.

As a noun round

is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering.

As a preposition round

is alternative form of around.

As an adverb round

is .

As a verb round

is to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.

Round vs Approximately - What's the difference?

round | approximately |


As adverbs the difference between round and approximately

is that round is while approximately is imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

As an adjective round

is (label) shape.

As a noun round

is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering.

As a preposition round

is alternative form of around.

As a verb round

is to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.

Round vs Street - What's the difference?

round | street |


As an adjective round

is (label) shape.

As a noun round

is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering.

As a preposition round

is alternative form of around.

As an adverb round

is .

As a verb round

is to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.

As a proper noun street is

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