Dirty, filthy, foul, nasty, squalid mean conspicuously unclean or impure.
Difference between Bear down on something and Bear on something
bear down on something—move towards smth.; approach smth. quickly: With the wind blowing strongly behind, the boat bore down on the harbor. bear on something—have relation to smth.; be connected with smth.: That bears on what you were saying about the problem.
Difference between Enquire and Inquire
Inquire is the preferred spelling, but either is acceptable.
Difference between Bear a resemblance to something and Bear a semblance of something
bear a resemblance to something—(also: have a resemblance to something ) seem similar to smth., especially in external appearance: Both in the treatment of the face and in the pose of the body the figure bears a resemblance to certain Kushan sculpture. bear a semblance of something—(also: have a semblance of something ) have a […]
Difference between Enormity and Enormousness
Enormity means immensely outrageous or wicked. The enormity of the defendant’s crimes surprised the entire jury. Enormousness refers to an object’s large size. The enormousness of the new county facility amazed us.
Direct vs Immediate
Direct, immediate, as applied to relations and as meaning marked by the absence of interruption.
Difference between Enervate, Innervate and Invigorate
Enervate means to drain energy or weaken something. The continuous hot and humid weather enervated all of us. Innervate means to stimulate a nerve or muscle. Atrophy occurs when the cells that innervate the muscle die. Invigorate means to energize something. The brisk morning swim invigorated Harry and Greg.
Direct vs Aim vs Point vs Level vs Train vs Lay
Direct, aim, point, level, train, lay are comparable when they mean to turn something toward its appointed or intended mark or goal.
Difference between “Be written in black and white” and “See something in black and white”
be written in black and white—be put down in writing (as a proof of smth.): The fact that I am gay is written down in black and white. I came out at teaching college and the fact was put down in my personal file. see something in black and white—see complex issues in simple terms […]
Direct vs Address vs Devote vs Apply
Direct, address, devote, apply are comparable when used reflexively with the meaning to turn or bend one’s attention, energies, or abilities to something or when meaning to turn, bend, or point (as one’s attention, thoughts, or efforts) to a certain object or objective.
Difference between Be worth doing something and Be worthy of doing something
be worth doing something—be good enough to justify spending one’s time on: This book is worth reading, but keep in mind the saying “you shouldn’t believe everything you read.” be worthy of doing something—be of high level of excellence to deserve smth.: I am still of the opinion that it is worthy of reading by […]
Difference between Endnotes and Footnotes
Endnotes go at the end of chapters, and footnotes go at the foot (or bottom) of pages.