Childlike, childish agree in meaning having or showing the manner, spirit, or disposition of a child. Both are applicable to adolescents and to adults as well as to children.
Cannon vs Canon
Cannon refers to a large gun or a shot in billiards. Every Labor Day, soldiers shoot the cannons at West Point. In some billiards, they allow four points for a cannon. Canon refers to a law or ruling laid down by the church. The Book of Canons is a collection of 151 canon laws of […]
Bargain on something vs Bargain over something
bargain on something—count on smth.; depend on smth.: Frankly, I did bargain on Fred’s resigning the position. bargain over something—(also: bargain for something ) negotiate about obtaining smth.: We will bargain with the supplier over prices.
Chief vs Principal vs Main vs Leading vs Foremost vs Capital
Chief, principal, main, leading, foremost, capital mean first in importance or in standing.
Cancel vs Delay vs Postpone
Cancel means to stop something with no intent to reschedule. They had to cancel tomorrow's game because of the bad weather. to cancel a magazine subscription No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. Delay means to put off until further notice. My plane was delayed by an hour. For sentimental reasons […]
Chief vs Chieftain vs Head vs Headman vs Leader vs Master
Chief, chieftain, head, headman, leader, master are comparable when they mean the person in whom resides authority or ruling power but they differ in their applications and associations.
Bargain counter vs Bargaining counter
bargain counter—an area in a store where the goods are sold at cut price: You need to be very careful not to be taken in by the bargain counters in some stores. Very often they’re full of shoddy goods. bargaining counter—a special advantage in negotiations: The de facto occupation of parts of the Russian zone […]
Can not vs Cannot
Though no difference in meaning exists between these two words, cannot as one word is the more acceptable spelling.
Can vs Could vs May vs Might
Can and could refer to capability, though could often implies some doubt. Unlike our previous server, this one can support up to 50 users. I suppose our old car could make the drive to California. May and might refer to permission or possibility. When time permits, you may start working on the project. If everything […]
Bar girl vs Bar maid
bar girl— 1. a woman who serves drinks at a bar: In her early adulthood, Meili worked as a bargirl in order to pay off debts. 2. (sl.) a woman employed by a bar to act as a companion to men customers (also: B-girl): The soft purring caresses and total availability of the bar-girls must […]
Cheat vs Cozen vs Defraud vs Swindle vs Overreach
Cheat, cozen, defraud, swindle, overreach are comparable when meaning to obtain something and especially money or valuables from or an advantage over another by dishonesty and trickery.
Bang on the door vs Bang the door
bang on the door—knock on the door violently (with one’s fist, etc.): The boys used to bang on the door with sticks. bang the door—close the door violently so that it makes a loud noise: Mr. Talboys strode out of the room, banging the door after him.