Distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote, removed mean not near or close but separated by an obvious interval especially in space or in time.
Difference between Belly up to the bar and Go belly up
belly up to the bar—(U.S. sl.) 1. go up to the bar to order a drink, etc.: It will be a great place to belly up to the bar, or just mingle before the shows. 2. get seriously involved; make a serious effort: There was hope for solving the crisis but it was time for […]
Dissuade vs Deter vs Discourage vs Divert
Dissuade, deter, discourage, divert mean to turn one aside from a purpose, a project, or a plan.
Difference between Bell boy and Bell buoy
bell boy—an employee in a hotel who helps guests by carrying their luggage, running errands, etc.: Led by a “bell-boy” into the lift, she walked along a pale-gray river of corridor carpet. bell buoy—a floating buoy with a bell that gives a warning or positional signal to ships: You may hear the ringing bell buoy […]
Dissimilarity vs Unlikeness vs Difference vs Divergence vs Divergency vs Distinction
Dissimilarity, unlikeness, difference, divergence, divergency, distinction are comparable when they mean lack of agreement or correspondence (or an instance of such lack) in appearance, in qualities, or in nature brought out by a comparison of two or more things.
Difference between Believe in something and Believe something
believe in something— 1. have trust in smth.; feel sure of the value of smth.: The United States believes in the great potential of Africa. 2. feel sure of the existence of smth.: Clever farmers made good use of the belief of these people who believed in ghosts. believe something—feel sure of the truth of […]
Disprove vs Refute vs Confute vs Rebut vs Controvert
Disprove, refute, confute, rebut, controvert mean to show or attempt to show by argument that a statement, a claim, a proposition, or a charge is not true.
Distinguish vs Differentiate vs Discriminate vs Demarcate
Distinguish, differentiate, discriminate, demarcate are synonymous when they mean to point out or mark the differences between things that are or seem to be much alike or closely related.
Difference between Behind the veil and Under the veil
behind the veil —(also: beyond the veil) is used with reference to the next world: He [Christ] described the world behind the veil with the graphic force of one to whom it was no unknown country. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase behind the scenes—out of public view; in secret: […]
Disposition vs Temperament vs Temper vs Complexion vs Character vs Personality vs Individuality
Disposition, temperament, temper, complexion, character, personality, individuality are comparable when they mean the prevailing and dominant quality or qualities which distinguish or identify a person or group.
Disposal vs Disposition
Disposal, disposition are frequently used without clear distinction when they mean the act or the power of disposing of something.
Difference between Behind the times and Behind time
behind the times— 1. (of things) old-fashioned or out of date: The science books of twenty years ago are behind the times now. 2. (of people) using things not in style; following old ways: Mary thinks her parents are behind the times because they still do the foxtrot. behind time— 1. (of a clock) slow; […]