Innate, inborn, inbred, congenital, hereditary, inherited are comparable but not wholly synonymous terms that refer to qualities which either are or seem to be derived from one’s inheritance or from conditions attending one’s birth or origin.
Injustice vs Injury vs Wrong vs Grievance
Injustice, injury, wrong, grievance are comparable when they denote an act that inflicts undeserved damage, loss, or hardship on a person.
Injury vs Hurt vs Damage vs Harm vs Mischief
Injury, hurt, damage, harm, mischief mean the act or the result of inflicting on a person or thing something that causes loss or pain.
Injure vs Harm vs Hurt vs Damage vs Impair vs Mar vs Spoil
Injure, harm, hurt, damage, impair, mar, spoil all mean to affect someone or something so as to rob it of soundness, strength, or perfection or to reduce its value, usefulness, or effectiveness.
Initiate vs Induct vs Inaugurate vs Install vs Invest
Initiate, induct, inaugurate, install, invest are comparable when meaning to put one through the processes, ceremonies, or other formalities regarded as essential to one’s being admitted to one’s duties as a member or an official.
Initial vs Original vs Primordial
Initial, original, primordial can all mean existing at or constituting the beginning or start of a thing, especially of a thing that gradually assumes shape or form or that manifests itself in many ways.
Inherent vs Ingrained vs Intrinsic vs Essential vs Constitutional
Inherent, ingrained, intrinsic, essential, constitutional mean being a part, element, or quality of a thing’s internal character or inmost being.
Inhabitant vs Denizen vs Resident vs Citizen
Inhabitant, denizen, resident, citizen are comparable when meaning one whose home or dwelling place is in a definite location.
Infuse vs Suffuse vs Imbue vs Ingrain vs Inoculate vs Leaven
Infuse, suffuse, imbue, ingrain, inoculate, leaven mean to introduce one thing into another so as to affect it throughout.
Infrequent vs Uncommon vs Scarce vs Rare vs Occasional vs Sporadic
Infrequent, uncommon, scarce, rare, occasional, sporadic are comparable when they mean appearing, happening, or met with so seldom as to attract attention.
Inform vs Acquaint vs Apprise vs Advise vs Notify
Inform, acquaint, apprise, advise, notify are comparable when meaning to make (one) aware or cognizant of something.
Inform vs Animate vs Inspire vs Fire
Inform, animate, inspire, fire are comparable when they mean to infuse (a person or thing) with something (as a spirit, a principle, an idea, or a passion) that gives him or it effective power or an urge to action or activity.