Dissimilarity, unlikeness, difference, divergence, divergency, distinction are comparable when they mean lack of agreement or correspondence (or an instance of such lack) in appearance, in qualities, or in nature brought out by a comparison of two or more things.
Difference between Believe in something and Believe something
believe in something— 1. have trust in smth.; feel sure of the value of smth.: The United States believes in the great potential of Africa. 2. feel sure of the existence of smth.: Clever farmers made good use of the belief of these people who believed in ghosts. believe something—feel sure of the truth of […]
Disprove vs Refute vs Confute vs Rebut vs Controvert
Disprove, refute, confute, rebut, controvert mean to show or attempt to show by argument that a statement, a claim, a proposition, or a charge is not true.
Distinguish vs Differentiate vs Discriminate vs Demarcate
Distinguish, differentiate, discriminate, demarcate are synonymous when they mean to point out or mark the differences between things that are or seem to be much alike or closely related.
Difference between Behind the veil and Under the veil
behind the veil —(also: beyond the veil) is used with reference to the next world: He [Christ] described the world behind the veil with the graphic force of one to whom it was no unknown country. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase behind the scenes—out of public view; in secret: […]
Disposition vs Temperament vs Temper vs Complexion vs Character vs Personality vs Individuality
Disposition, temperament, temper, complexion, character, personality, individuality are comparable when they mean the prevailing and dominant quality or qualities which distinguish or identify a person or group.
Disposal vs Disposition
Disposal, disposition are frequently used without clear distinction when they mean the act or the power of disposing of something.
Difference between Behind the times and Behind time
behind the times— 1. (of things) old-fashioned or out of date: The science books of twenty years ago are behind the times now. 2. (of people) using things not in style; following old ways: Mary thinks her parents are behind the times because they still do the foxtrot. behind time— 1. (of a clock) slow; […]
Difference between Behind one’s time and Past one’s time
behind one’s time— 1. after the usual or proper time: Master Gammon was half an hour behind his time for bed, and had dropped asleep in his chair. 2. using things not in style; following old ways: I started to think that either Ben had been so ahead of his time when he first came […]
Display vs Parade vs Array vs Pomp
Display, parade, array, pomp are comparable when denoting a striking or spectacular show or exhibition for the sake of effect.
Disorder vs Derange vs Disarrange vs Disorganize vs Unsettle vs Disturb
Disorder, derange, disarrange, disorganize, unsettle, disturb are comparable when they mean to undo the fixed or proper order of something.
Difference between Before Christ and Before God
before Christ—(abbreviated B.C.) before the Christian era (of a date calculated backwards from the birth of Christ): Morrison mentions a dictionary in the Chinese language as having been compiled 1100 years before Christ. before God—(used as a solemn declaration) as God sees me; as God is my witness: “I will bring up your son as […]