Consequent means following as a direct result. Her great evaluation and consequent pay raise made her day. Subsequent means occurring after. Subsequent to the installation, my desktop icons do not load.
Difference between Conscience and Conscious
Conscience means a sense of right and wrong. His conscience didn’t bother him when he fired his friend. Conscious means to be aware of something or to be awake. I made a conscious decision to practice my tuba lessons daily. Though he hit his head, he was conscious after the accident.
Difference between Connote and Denote
Connote means to imply or suggest something. His actions connote he is unhappy living there. Denote means to indicate or refer to specifically. We were just taught the symbol for pi denotes the number 3.14159. Note: Connote and denote are preferable to connotate and denotate, which are considered obsolete.
Difference between Congenial, Congenital and Genial
Congenial means having the same nature, disposition, or tastes. We work in a congenial atmosphere that all of us enjoy. Congenital means existing in an individual since birth. His health problems can be traced to a rare congenital disorder. Genial means agreeable, pleasing, or compatible. The retirees are traveling and enjoying Hawaii’s genial climate.
Difference between Confidant, Confidante and Confident
Confidant refers to a male trustworthy friend; confidante the female trustworthy friend. Dennis is his confidant as well as his legal advisor. Confident refers to being self assured. Liam is confident that his unique house design will be sold.
Difference between Confectionary and Confectionery
Confectionary is the place where you buy confections, and confectionery is a sweet such as candy or ice cream.
Difference between Conducive to and Conducive with
Conducive to is the preferred phrase. Good working conditions can be conducive to productivity.
Difference between Concurrent and Consecutive
Concurrent means simultaneous or happening at the same time. Management held concurrent meetings at all company sites. Consecutive means successive or following one after the other. The pitcher threw six consecutive strikes during the last inning.
Difference between Concert and Recital
Concert refers to a performance given by two or more people. The Beatles last American concert was in 1966. Recital refers to a performance given by one person (a soloist). Her Christmas piano recital went better than anyone expected.
Difference between Concave and Convex
Concave means curved inward like the inside of a circle, and convex means curved outward like the outer boundary of a circle. The palm of one's hand is slightly concave. Galileo's telescope had a convex object lens but a concave eye-piece.
Difference between Compulsive, Compulsory and Impulsive
Compulsive refers to feeling compelled about something. Tom compulsively cleans his car. Compulsory refers to being obligated to do something. Les took a compulsory physical examination for his new job. Impulsive refers to doing things on the spur of the moment. Occasionally Ed gets impulsive and buys expensive wine.
Difference between Compulsion and Compunction
Compulsion refers to a forced impulse, compliance, or drive. Lennon had a compulsion to make the Beatles a top rock band. Compunction refers to remorse or regret for one’s actions. He showed much compunction about leaving his old job.