Discover means to find something already in existence, but unknown. While on the expedition, Pete discovered a few new species. Invent means to create something new. Edison invented many useful devices for society.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Discomfit and Discomfort
Discomfit means to frustrate, disconcert, or baffle. Their questionable comments may discomfit the employees. Discomfort means pain, uneasiness, or distress. Helen’s sprained wrist gave her discomfort during the match.
Difference between Disc and Disk
Disc refers to optical media (audio CDs, DVDs, cushions in one’s spine). Disk refers to magnetic media (floppy disk, hard drives).
Difference between Disburse and Disperse
Disburse means to pay out or expend. Accounting should disburse the travel compensation next week. Disperse means to scatter something. The road crew will disperse the road salt before rush hour.
Difference between Disassociate and Dissociate
Either spelling is acceptable, though dissociate is preferred. He tried to dissociate himself from their questionable activities.
Difference between Disassemble and Dissemble
Disassemble means to take something apart. To disassemble the hardware, follow the instructions. Dissemble means to disguise or conceal behind a false appearance. The man attempted to dissemble his guilt with laughter.
Difference between Disapprove and Disprove
Disapprove means to withhold approval of something. Do you disapprove of the way Lou is handling his job? Disprove means to prove the falsity of something. Even if you disprove Jim’s claim, he may file again.
Difference between Diplomat and Diplomate
Diplomat is one skilled in negotiations, good manners, and tact. The diplomat offered an effective resolution to the conflict. Diplomate is a physician certified as a specialist by a medical board. Dr. Walker is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Difference between Diminish and Minimize
Diminish means to reduce, shrink, or make less important. Glycolic acid can help diminish facial lines and wrinkles. Minimize means to reduce to the smallest degree or size. Exercises to the stomach muscles can minimize back pain.
Difference between Dilemma, Problem and Quandary
Dilemma is a situation that requires a choice between undesirable options. The chairperson is caught in a dilemma between lying and admitting he embezzled the money. Problem is a situation, matter, or person that presents perplexity or difficulty. They have a problem with the supervisor’s leadership. Quandary is a situation that requires a choice between […]
Difference between Different from and Different than
Different from is used when comparing items. Excluding cost, her car is different from mine in many ways. Different than is used when a subject and verb (a clause) follow the phrase. Her job today is much different than it was five years ago.
Difference between Differ from and Differ with
Differ from means to differ between one person or thing and another. My car differs from Joe’s in that it is equipped with a GPS. Differ with means to differ in opinion (disagree). I differed with her opinion of the new school principal.