be set on doing something—be determined to do smth.: Roberts was outraged, and thereafter he and Nieuwendyk were set on leaving the team. be set to do something—be ready and prepared to do smth.: We were set to enjoy the weekend in a deluxe room overlooking Downtown Disney.
Difference between Earthen, Earthly and Earthy
Earthen refers to being made of earth. Over the fire hangs a big earthen pot, the kind Indians used. Earthly refers to being of this world. Per his last request, his earthly remains were scattered at sea. Earthy refers to being down to earth, crude, or unrefined. The speaker’s earthy expressions pleased the rebellious crowd.
Destroy vs Demolish vs Raze
Destroy, demolish, raze mean to pull or tear down.
Difference between Be seated and Be unseated
be seated— 1. (imper.) is used as an invitation to sit down: Thank you all for being here today and please be seated. 2. be placed in a chair or other seat: Once they were seated in her office, she started to explain the problem. 3. be established in a position of power or authority: […]
Despondent vs Despairing vs Desperate vs Hopeless vs Forlorn
Despondent, despairing, desperate, hopeless, forlorn mean having lost all or practically all hope.
Difference between Each other and One another
Each other refers to two persons or things. The interior and exterior colors complement each other. One another refers to more than two persons or things. Videoconferencing allows the diplomats to see one another.
Difference between E-Business and E-Commerce
E-Business refers to conducting general business on the Internet. E-Commerce refers specifically to the buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet.
Despise vs Contemn vs Scorn vs Disdain vs Scout
Despise, contemn, scorn, disdain, scout mean to regard a person or thing as beneath one’s notice or as unworthy of one’s attention or interest.
Difference between Be ringed and Be rung
be ringed— 1. be encircled or surrounded: The village was ringed by a wall of sharp-thorned acacia branches woven tightly together. 2. (of birds) have a numbered ring attached to their legs, so that various aspects of the bird’s life can be studied: The first birds to be ringed in southern Africa were Cape Griffons. […]
Desire vs Appetite vs Lust vs Passion vs Urge
Desire, appetite, lust, passion, urge are comparable as meaning a longing for something regarded as essential to one’s well-being or happiness or as meaning an impulse originating in a man’s nature and driving him toward the object or the experience which promises him enjoyment or satisfaction in its attainment.
Difference between Be related to someone and Relate to someone
be related to someone—be connected by family to smb.: I am distantly related to the Rochesters by the mother’s side. relate to someone— 1. concern a person: When it doesn’t relate to me I can’t find the energy to worry about it. 2. communicate or deal with other people: Children need to learn to relate […]
Difference between Dwarf and Midget
A dwarf is a very short person with disproportionate body parts, and a midget is a very short person with proportioned body parts. Because these two words have fallen out of favor, prefer the terms short person or little person.