Development, evolution are comparable when they mean growth from a lower to a higher state.
Difference between Economic and Economical
Economic refers to the economy, material wealth, or financial reward. They predict a substantial economic recovery for next year. We sold our Florida vacation house for economic reasons. Economical refers to being not wasteful. This car is more economical on gas than the others we tried.
Difference between Be stiff-necked and Have a stiff neck
be stiff-necked —(also: be hard-necked) be stubborn or haughty: She was stiff-necked, but he would make her see reason. have a stiff neck—suffer from a condition in which the head cannot be moved without pain: By the time the train pulled into the station, he had a stiff neck and an aching back. Note: The […]
Difference between Be someone’s right-hand man and Stay on the right side of someone
be someone’s right-hand man—act as a person’s chief assistant: I’m counting on you being my right-hand man. stay on the right side of someone —(also: keep on the right side of someone) continue to be friendly with smb.: It will pay you to stay on the right side of the boss, as if you annoy […]
Difference between Ecology and Environment
Ecology refers to relationships between organisms and their environment. Last semester the class studied the ecology of the jungle. Environment refers to conditions that surround an organism. Many fear that nuclear waste can hurt our environment.
Detraction vs Backbiting vs Calumny vs Slander vs Scandal
Detraction, backbiting, calumny, slander, scandal are comparable when they denote either the offense of one who defames another or casts aspersions upon him or what is uttered by way of defamation or aspersion.
Deterioration vs Degeneration vs Devolution vs Decadence vs Decline vs Declension
Deterioration, degeneration, devolution, decadence, decline, declension are comparable as meaning either the process of falling from a higher to a lower level or the state of a thing when such a falling has occurred.
Difference between Eclectic, Esoteric and Exoteric
Eclectic means the best of something from many sources. With music from Bach to the Beatles, the show was clearly eclectic. Esoteric means confined to or understood by just a few people. The author’s use of esoteric language can deter the reader. Exoteric means suitable for all. She designs and writes books for an exoteric […]
Difference between Be sold on someone and Be sold out to someone
be sold on someone—(U.S. coll.) be accepted by a person as worthy: When we first moved in, our neighbors seemed cold and unfriendly, but now we are sold on them. Cf.: be sold on something—be persuaded to recognize the worth or desirability of smth.: Parliament, and presumably the citizens, were sold on the idea of […]
Difference between Eastward and Eastwards
Eastward is preferred in American usage.
Detach vs Disengage vs Abstract
Detach, disengage, abstract mean to remove one thing from another with which it is in union or association.
Difference between Be soft in the head and Have a hard head
be soft in the head—(coll.) be foolish or mentally retarded (also: be weak in the head): One of the curses of being a science-fiction writer is that unsophisticated people assume you to be soft in the head. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase be weak-minded—be not firm or resolute enough: […]