Emigrant is one who leaves one’s country to settle in another. The emigrants spent a few weeks aboard ship before landing. Immigrant is one who enters and settles in a new country. Many immigrants are looking for jobs in the metropolitan area. Migrant is one who travels about, especially in search of work. The migrants […]
Difference between Be too far gone and Go too far
be too far gone—be in an advanced stage of a particular condition (suffering from illness, etc.): We tried to make him understand, but he was too far gone to take in what we were saying. Note: The expression is not antonymous in meaning to the phrase be a bit gone—(sl.) be crazy or insane: The […]
Differ vs Vary vs Disagree vs Dissent
Differ, vary, disagree, dissent mean to be unlike or out of harmony.
Dictatorial vs Magisterial vs Authoritarian vs Dogmatic vs Doctrinaire vs Oracular
Dictatorial, magisterial, authoritarian, dogmatic, doctrinaire, oracular are comparable in the sense of imposing or having the manner or disposition of one who imposes his will or his opinions upon others.
Emerge vs Immerge vs Immerse
Emerge means to come out, rise up, or come forth. More vacation time may emerge from the contract talks. Immerge and immerse mean to plunge into or submerge. Immerge (immerse) the knee in ice to minimize the swelling.
Difference between Be too big for one’s boots and Fill one’s boots
be too big for one’s boots—(also: be too big for one’s shoes) be too proud and conceited: That showed … his arrogance in acting like a puffed up politician who is too big for his boots. fill one’s boots—(UK coll.) 1. have or acquire as much of smth. as one wants: Come on everybody, fill […]
Difference between Elusive and Illusive
Elusive means hard to catch, grasp, or define. Director Stanley Kubrick remained an elusive figure to the press. Illusive means deceptive or unreal. David Copperfield amazes audiences with his illusive magic tricks.
Dictate vs Prescribe vs Ordain vs Decree vs Impose
Dictate, prescribe, ordain, decree, impose mean to lay down expressly something to be followed, observed, obeyed, or accepted.
Difference between Be titanic and Go titanic
be titanic—said of smth. gigantic: Zana’s efforts are titanic. Whatever be her motivation, no one can deny the importance of what she has done. go titanic—(sl.) not succeed; fail: An incident that happened recently involved a joint project that nearly went titanic.
Difference between Be through something and Be through with something
be through something—endure smth.; live through a particular experience: These were experienced fishermen. They had been through many storms on this sea before. be through with something— 1. eventually accomplish smth.: When she was through with this aria, she asked the audience to be silent, and then she spoke. 2. (coll.) have had enough of […]
Dialect vs Vernacular vs Patois vs Lingo vs Jargon vs Cant vs Argot vs Slang
Dialect, vernacular, patois, lingo, jargon, cant, argot, slang denote a form of language or a style of speech which varies from that accepted as the literary standard.
Difference between Elicit, Illegal and Illicit
Elicit means to bring out or draw forth. The band’s performances always elicit praise from the critics. Illegal means unlawful. It is illegal to use a handheld cell phone while driving. Illicit means unlawful or prohibited. The council fined the firm because of its illicit activities.