Bump, clash, collide, conflict are comparable when they mean to come or cause to come into violent contact or close or direct opposition.
Category: Synonyms
Bulwark vs Breastwork vs Rampart vs Parapet vs Bastion
Bulwark, breastwork, rampart, parapet, bastion are comparable when they denote a structure above the ground that forms part of a fortification and is specifically intended for purposes of defense.
Bulk vs Mass vs Volume
Bulk, mass, volume mean a body of usually material substance that constitutes a thing or unit.
Bulge vs Jut vs Stick out vs Protuberate vs Protrude vs Project vs Overhang vs Beetle
Bulge, jut, stick out, protuberate, protrude, project, overhang, beetle mean to extend outward beyond the usual and normal line.
Building vs Edifice vs Structure vs Pile
Building, edifice, structure, pile are comparable when they mean a construction (as of wood, brick, or stone) intended to house a family, a business, or an institution.
Build vs Construct vs Erect vs Frame vs Raise vs Rear
Build, construct, erect, frame, raise, rear are comparable when they mean to form or fashion a structure or something comparable to a structure.
Brutal vs Brute vs Brutish vs Bestial vs Beastly vs Feral
Brutal, brute, brutish, bestial, beastly, feral are not close synonyms, though all suggest a likeness to or the nature of a lower animal and all, especially as applied to persons, tend to express strong derogation.
Brush vs Graze vs Glance vs Shave vs Skim
Brush, graze, glance, shave, skim are comparable when they mean to touch lightly in passing.
Broad vs Wide vs Deep
Broad, wide, deep are comparable chiefly when they refer to horizontal extent.
Bring vs Take vs Fetch
Bring, take, fetch are comparable but not interchangeable when used in the sense of to convey from one place to another.
Bright vs Brilliant vs Radiant vs Luminous vs Lustrous vs Effulgent vs Refulgent vs Beaming vs Lambent vs Lucent vs Incandescent
Bright, brilliant, radiant, luminous, lustrous, effulgent, refulgent, beaming, lambent, lucent, incandescent are comparable when they mean actually or seemingly shining or glowing with light.
Brief vs Short
Brief, short are the most comprehensive adjectives in English meaning not long.