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Open vs Unprotected - What's the difference?

open | unprotected | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between open and unprotected

is that open is which is not closed; accessible; unimpeded; as, an open gate while unprotected is not protected; lacking defense.

As a verb open

is to make something accessible or remove an obstacle to its being accessible.

As a noun open

is a sports event in which anybody can compete; as, the Australian Open.

Relation vs Kinsman - What's the difference?

relation | kinsman | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between relation and kinsman

is that relation is the manner in which two things may be associated while kinsman is a male relative.

Passive vs Unopposing - What's the difference?

passive | unopposing | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between passive and unopposing

is that passive is being subjected to an action without producing a reaction while unopposing is not offering opposition.

As a noun passive

is the passive voice of verbs.

Venal vs Hireling - What's the difference?

venal | hireling | Synonyms |


As an adjective venal

is venous; pertaining to veins.

As a noun hireling is

an employee who is hired, often to perform unpleasant tasks with little independence.

Illustrious vs Renowened - What's the difference?

illustrious | renowened | Synonyms |

Renowened is likely misspelled.


Renowened has no English definition.

As an adjective illustrious

is dignified.

Inclinnation vs Proneness - What's the difference?

inclinnation | proneness | Synonyms |

Inclinnation is likely misspelled.


Inclinnation has no English definition.

As a noun proneness is

the quality or state of being prone, or of bending downward; as, the proneness of beasts is opposed to the erectness of man.

Reign vs Direct - What's the difference?

reign | direct | Synonyms |

Reign is a synonym of direct.


As verbs the difference between reign and direct

is that reign is to exercise sovereign power, or to rule as a monarch while direct is to manage, control, steer.

As a noun reign

is the exercise of sovereign power.

As an adjective direct is

straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct is

directly.

Candid vs Unposed - What's the difference?

candid | unposed | Synonyms |

Candid is a synonym of unposed.


As adjectives the difference between candid and unposed

is that candid is impartial and free from prejudice while unposed is not posed; without deliberate posing.

As a noun candid

is a spontaneous or unposed photograph.

Sacred vs Devoted - What's the difference?

sacred | devoted | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between sacred and devoted

is that sacred is set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service while devoted is vowed; dedicated; consecrated.

As verbs the difference between sacred and devoted

is that sacred is past tense of sacre while devoted is past tense of devote.

Tell vs Affirm - What's the difference?

Tell | affirm | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between Tell and affirm

is that Tell is to count, reckon, or enumerate while affirm is to agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

As a noun tell

is a reflexive, often habitual behavior, especially one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold.

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