Different, diverse, divergent, disparate, various are comparable when they are used to qualify plural nouns and mean not identical or alike in kind or character.
Difference between Be under the cat’s paw and Make a cat’s paw of someone
be under the cat’s paw—live under the control of some domineering person: She might claim adulthood in every sense of the word…. She would no longer be under the cat’s paw of her stepmother. make a cat’s paw of someone—make another person a tool or instrument to accomplish one’s own purpose: She simply made a […]
Difference between Eminent, Immanent and Imminent
Eminent means distinguished, famous, or prominent. Eminent scientists have serious concerns about the coral reefs. Immanent means inherent or present within the universe. The theologian suggests that God is immanent in all life forms. Imminent means about to happen or threatening. The bidders tell us the government contract award is imminent.
Difference between Emigrant, Immigrant and Migrant
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.