Process, procedure, proceeding denote the series of actions, operations, or motions involved in the accomplishment of an end.
Category: Synonyms
Probable vs Possible vs Likely
Probable, possible, likely are comparable when they mean not now certain but such as may be, or may become, true, real, or actual.
Prisoner vs Captive
Prisoner, captive both denote one who is deprived of his liberty.
Prismatic vs Iridescent vs Opalescent vs Opaline
Prismatic, iridescent, opalescent, opaline are comparable when they mean marked by or displaying a variety of colors.
Priority vs Precedence
Priority, precedence can both mean the act, the fact, or, especially, the right of preceding another.
Principle vs Axiom vs Fundamental vs Law vs Theorem
Principle, axiom, fundamental, law, theorem are comparable when they denote a proposition or other formulation stating a fact or a generalization accepted as true and basic.
Primary vs Primal vs Primordial vs Primitive vs Pristine vs Primeval vs Prime
Primary, primal, primordial, primitive, pristine, primeval, prime mean first in some respect (as order, character, or importance).
Prim vs Priggish vs Prissy vs Prudish vs Puritanical vs Straitlaced vs Stuffy
Prim, priggish, prissy, prudish, puritanical, straitlaced, stuffy mean excessively concerned with what one regards as proper or right. Prim and priggish (see also COMPLACENT ) both imply an excessive and conscious fastidiousness in manners and morals that often more or less displeases an observer. Prim, however, often suggests stiffness and preciseness of manner as well as extreme decorousness, and priggish connotes a more or less offensive, but not necessarily conscious, […]
Pride vs Plume vs Pique vs Preen
Pride, plume, pique, preen are all reflexive verbs meaning to congratulate oneself because of something one is, has, or has done or achieved.
Pride vs Vanity vs Vainglory
Pride, vanity, vainglory are comparable when they mean the quality or the feeling of a person who is keenly or excessively aware of his own excellence or superiority.
Price vs Charge vs Cost vs Expense
Price, charge, cost, expense can mean what is given or asked in payment for a thing or for its use, or for services.
Prevent vs Preclude vs Obviate vs Avert vs Ward
Prevent, preclude, obviate, avert, ward are comparable when they mean to hinder or stop something that may occur or, in the case of prevent and preclude , to hinder or stop someone from doing something.