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Contain vs Sustain - What's the difference?

contain | sustain |


In transitive terms the difference between contain and sustain

is that contain is to put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds while sustain is to confirm, prove, or corroborate.

As a noun sustain is

a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

Prop vs Sustain - What's the difference?

prop | sustain |


In lang=en terms the difference between prop and sustain

is that prop is to support or shore up something while sustain is to confirm, prove, or corroborate.

As nouns the difference between prop and sustain

is that prop is an object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports or prop can be (theater|film) an item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform contraction of "property" or prop can be the propeller of an aircraft or prop can be a proposition, especially on an election-day ballot while sustain is (music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

As verbs the difference between prop and sustain

is that prop is to support or shore up something while sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence.

Sustain vs Energise - What's the difference?

sustain | energise |


As verbs the difference between sustain and energise

is that sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence while energise is alternative form of lang=en.

As a noun sustain

is a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

Assume vs Sustain - What's the difference?

assume | sustain |


As verbs the difference between assume and sustain

is that assume is while sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence.

As a noun sustain is

(music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

Sustain vs Favor - What's the difference?

sustain | favor | Related terms |

Sustain is a related term of favor.


In lang=en terms the difference between sustain and favor

is that sustain is to confirm, prove, or corroborate while favor is (transitive)  to have a similar appearance, to look like another person.

As nouns the difference between sustain and favor

is that sustain is (music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano while favor is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

As verbs the difference between sustain and favor

is that sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence while favor is (transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer.

Sustain vs Transport - What's the difference?

sustain | transport | Related terms |

Sustain is a related term of transport.


As nouns the difference between sustain and transport

is that sustain is (music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano while transport is transport, transportation.

As a verb sustain

is to maintain, or keep in existence.

Sustain vs Withhold - What's the difference?

sustain | withhold | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between sustain and withhold

is that sustain is to confirm, prove, or corroborate while withhold is to retain; to keep back; not to grant; as, to withhold assent to a proposition.

As a noun sustain

is a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

Sustain vs Impact - What's the difference?

sustain | impact |


In lang=en terms the difference between sustain and impact

is that sustain is to confirm, prove, or corroborate while impact is to collide or strike.

As nouns the difference between sustain and impact

is that sustain is (music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano while impact is the striking of one body against another; collision.

As verbs the difference between sustain and impact

is that sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence while impact is to compress; to compact; to press or pack together.

Sustain vs Optimize - What's the difference?

sustain | optimize |


In lang=en terms the difference between sustain and optimize

is that sustain is to confirm, prove, or corroborate while optimize is to become optimal.

As verbs the difference between sustain and optimize

is that sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence while optimize is (originally|intransitive) to act optimistically or as an optimist.

As a noun sustain

is (music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

Persistence vs Sustain - What's the difference?

persistence | sustain |


As nouns the difference between persistence and sustain

is that persistence is the property of being persistent while sustain is a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

As a verb sustain is

to maintain, or keep in existence.

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