Abnormal, atypical and aberrant all mean deviating markedly from the rule or standard of its kind.
Abrade vs Excoriate vs Chafe vs Fret vs Gall
Abrade, excoriate, chafe, fret and gall all mean to affect a surface by rubbing, scraping, or wearing away.
Abortion and Miscarriage
Abortion and miscarriage denote the premature expulsion of a fetus before it is capable of living independently.
About vs Concerning vs Regarding vs Respecting
About, concerning, regarding and respecting all are synonymous prepositions when they take an object that names something which is the subject of talk, thought, or interest.
Above vs Over
Above and over are synonymous prepositions when they indicate elevation in position. They seldom imply contact between that which is higher and that which is lower; as a rule they allow an interval.
Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Qualified
Able, capable, competent and qualified all mean having power or fitness for work.
Abjure vs Renounce vs Forswear vs Recant vs Retract
Abjure, renounce, forswear, recant and retract all mean to withdraw one's word or professed belief.
Abridged vs Expurgated vs Unabridged
Unabridged means in its full length or original content.
Achilles of England vs English Achilles
This great captain, whose merit was acknowledged equally by friends and foes, received the appellation of the Achilles of England.
Achieve peace vs Win the peace
Achieve peace—achieve a state in which a nation or community is not at war with another.
Abdicate vs Renounce vs Resign
Abdicate, renounce and resign all mean to give up formally or definitely.
About vs Approximately vs Around
About refers to a rough estimate.