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Press vs Swarm - What's the difference?

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Press is a related term of swarm.


As nouns the difference between press and swarm

is that press is (lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item while swarm is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.

As verbs the difference between press and swarm

is that press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight while swarm is (lb) to move as a swarm .

Swarm vs Shoal - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between swarm and shoal

is that swarm is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony while shoal is a sandbank or sandbar creating a shallow.

As verbs the difference between swarm and shoal

is that swarm is to move as a swarm while shoal is to arrive at a shallow (or less deep) area.

As an adjective shoal is

shallow.

Swarm vs Jumble - What's the difference?

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Swarm is a related term of jumble.


As nouns the difference between swarm and jumble

is that swarm is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony while jumble is a mixture of unrelated things.

As verbs the difference between swarm and jumble

is that swarm is (lb) to move as a swarm while jumble is to mix or confuse.

Swarm vs Amass - What's the difference?

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Swarm is a related term of amass.


As nouns the difference between swarm and amass

is that swarm is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony while amass is (obsolete) a mass; a heap.

As verbs the difference between swarm and amass

is that swarm is (lb) to move as a swarm while amass is to collect into a mass or heap; to gather a great quantity of; to accumulate.

Scuttle vs Swarm - What's the difference?

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Scuttle is a related term of swarm.


As nouns the difference between scuttle and swarm

is that scuttle is a container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal) or scuttle can be a small hatch or opening in a boat also, small opening in a boat or ship for draining water from open deck or scuttle can be a quick pace; a short run while swarm is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.

As verbs the difference between scuttle and swarm

is that scuttle is (nautical) to cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose or scuttle can be to move hastily, to scurry while swarm is (lb) to move as a swarm .

Swarm vs Stream - What's the difference?

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Swarm is a related term of stream.


As nouns the difference between swarm and stream

is that swarm is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony while stream is a small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks.

As verbs the difference between swarm and stream

is that swarm is (lb) to move as a swarm while stream is to flow in a continuous or steady manner, like a liquid.

Swarm vs Clump - What's the difference?

swarm | clump | Related terms |

Swarm is a related term of clump.


As nouns the difference between swarm and clump

is that swarm is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony while clump is a cluster or lump; an unshaped piece or mass.

As verbs the difference between swarm and clump

is that swarm is (lb) to move as a swarm while clump is to form clusters or lumps.

Swarm vs Assortment - What's the difference?

swarm | assortment | Related terms |

Swarm is a related term of assortment.


As nouns the difference between swarm and assortment

is that swarm is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony while assortment is a collection of varying but related items.

As a verb swarm

is (lb) to move as a swarm .

Swarm vs Conglomeration - What's the difference?

swarm | conglomeration | Related terms |

Swarm is a related term of conglomeration.


As nouns the difference between swarm and conglomeration

is that swarm is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony while conglomeration is that which consists of many previously separate parts.

As a verb swarm

is (lb) to move as a swarm .

Collect vs Swarm - What's the difference?

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In transitive terms the difference between collect and swarm

is that collect is to infer; to conclude while swarm is to overwhelm as by an opposing army.

In intransitive terms the difference between collect and swarm

is that collect is to collect objects as a hobby while swarm is to teem, or be overrun with insects, people, etc.

As an adjective collect

is to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect

is with payment due from the recipient.

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