Limit, bound, confine, end, term are comparable when they mean an actual or imaginary line beyond which a thing does not or cannot extend.
Category: Synonyms
Likeness vs Similarity vs Resemblance vs Similitude vs Analogy vs Affinity
Likeness, similarity, resemblance, similitude, analogy, affinity are comparable when they denote agreement or correspondence or an instance of agreement or correspondence in details (as of appearance, structure, or qualities) brought out by a comparison of two or more things.
Like vs Alike vs Similar vs Analogous vs Comparable vs Akin vs Parallel vs Uniform vs Identical
Like, alike, similar, analogous, comparable, akin, parallel, uniform, identical are comparable though seldom strictly synonymous terms which describe the relation between things or persons that closely resemble each other.
Like vs Love vs Enjoy vs Relish vs Fancy vs Dote
Like, love, enjoy, relish, fancy, dote are comparable when meaning to be so attracted to a person or thing as to regard him or it with favor.
Lightness vs Light-mindedness vs Levity vs Frivolity vs Flippancy vs Volatility vs Flightiness
Lightness, light-mindedness, levity, frivolity, flippancy, volatility, flightiness are comparable when denoting the quality, manner, or attitude of one who is irresponsibly gay or indifferent especially when seriousness is expected.
Light vs Kindle vs Ignite vs Fire
Light, kindle, ignite, fire basically mean to set something burning or on fire.
Lift vs Raise vs Rear vs Elevate vs Hoist vs Heave vs Boost
Lift, raise, rear, elevate, hoist, heave, boost are comparable when meaning to move from a lower to a higher place or position.
Lie vs Falsehood vs Untruth vs Fib vs Misrepresentation vs Story
Lie, falsehood, untruth, fib, misrepresentation, story are comparable when they mean a statement or declaration that does not conform to the truth.
Lie vs Prevaricate vs Equivocate vs Palter vs Fib
Lie, prevaricate, equivocate, palter, fib mean to tell an untruth directly or indirectly.
Licentious vs Libertine vs Lewd vs Wanton vs Lustful vs Lascivious vs Libidinous vs Lecherous
Licentious, libertine, lewd, wanton, lustful, lascivious, libidinous, lecherous all suggest unchaste habits, especially in being given to or indicative of immorality in sex relations.
Liberal vs Progressive vs Advanced vs Radical
Liberal, progressive, advanced, radical are comparable when used of a person or thing (as an idea, a writing, or an organization) to denote being freed from or opposed to what is orthodox, established, or conservative.
Liberal vs Generous vs Bountiful vs Bounteous vs Openhanded vs Munificent vs Handsome
Liberal, generous, bountiful, bounteous, openhanded, munificent, handsome are applied to a person or to his deeds or utterances and mean showing or revealing a spirit of giving freely and without stint.