be whole of mind—(arch., formal) be mentally normal; be of sound mind (used in wills and trusts): I Richard Ballard of Orbye being whole of mind and perfect of remembrance make my last will and testament. Note: a) The expression is not equivalent in meaning to the phrase whole of mind and body—safe and sound; […]
Difference between Endemic and Epidemic
Endemic means peculiar to a given country or people. The fish are endemic to the waters of the Hawaiian Islands. An epidemic is something, usually a disease, that breaks out suddenly and affects many people. The polio epidemic still plagues some communities.
Dip vs Immerse vs Submerge vs Duck vs Souse vs Dunk
Dip, immerse, submerge, duck, souse, dunk are comparable when meaning to plunge a person or thing into or as if into liquid.
Difference between Enclose and Inclose
Enclose is preferred in American usage. Please enclose your latest resume with the job application.
Dinner vs Banquet vs Feast
Dinner, banquet, feast are comparable when denoting an elaborate meal that is served to guests or to a group (as of members of a club or association) and that often marks some special occasion (as an anniversary) or honors a particular person.
Difference between Be well connected and Have a good connection
be well connected—have relatives who hold important positions: He learnt from other sources that the Ernscliffes were well connected. have a good connection—have many customers, clients, etc.: He set up in business and soon had a good connection.
Difference between En route and On route
En route, meaning on the way, is the correct phrase. We were told the package is en route from the factory.
Difference between Be well away and Be well off
be well away— 1. be a long way off (from a place): We truly were well away from civilization, wild Africa at its very best! 2. (coll.) be very drunk: Bristow had a bottle of whisky and I had one of gin so we were well away. be well off—be financially comfortable: By central European […]
Din vs Uproar vs Pandemonium vs Hullabaloo vs Babel vs Hubbub vs Clamor vs Racket
Din, uproar, pandemonium, hullabaloo, babel, hubbub, clamor, racket mean a disturbing or confusing welter of sounds or a scene or situation marked by such a welter of sounds.
Be welcome vs Be welcomed
be welcomed—be warmly greeted:
Digression vs Episode vs Excursus vs Divagation
Digression, episode, excursus, divagation are comparable when they denote a departure from the main course of development, especially of a narrative, a drama, or an exposition.
Emulate vs Simulate
Emulate means strive to equal or excel, usually through imitation. The new TV comedy tried to emulate another popular show. Simulate means to take on the appearance of something. The testing laboratory can simulate an actual aircraft landing.