Enormity means immensely outrageous or wicked. The enormity of the defendant’s crimes surprised the entire jury. Enormousness refers to an object’s large size. The enormousness of the new county facility amazed us.
Direct vs Immediate
Direct, immediate, as applied to relations and as meaning marked by the absence of interruption.
Difference between Enervate, Innervate and Invigorate
Enervate means to drain energy or weaken something. The continuous hot and humid weather enervated all of us. Innervate means to stimulate a nerve or muscle. Atrophy occurs when the cells that innervate the muscle die. Invigorate means to energize something. The brisk morning swim invigorated Harry and Greg.
Direct vs Aim vs Point vs Level vs Train vs Lay
Direct, aim, point, level, train, lay are comparable when they mean to turn something toward its appointed or intended mark or goal.
Difference between “Be written in black and white” and “See something in black and white”
be written in black and white—be put down in writing (as a proof of smth.): The fact that I am gay is written down in black and white. I came out at teaching college and the fact was put down in my personal file. see something in black and white—see complex issues in simple terms […]
Direct vs Address vs Devote vs Apply
Direct, address, devote, apply are comparable when used reflexively with the meaning to turn or bend one’s attention, energies, or abilities to something or when meaning to turn, bend, or point (as one’s attention, thoughts, or efforts) to a certain object or objective.
Difference between Be worth doing something and Be worthy of doing something
be worth doing something—be good enough to justify spending one’s time on: This book is worth reading, but keep in mind the saying “you shouldn’t believe everything you read.” be worthy of doing something—be of high level of excellence to deserve smth.: I am still of the opinion that it is worthy of reading by […]
Difference between Endnotes and Footnotes
Endnotes go at the end of chapters, and footnotes go at the foot (or bottom) of pages.
Difference between Endless and Innumerable
Endless means without end, boundless, or interminable. The therapy prevents injury with an endless array of exercises. Innumerable means too many to count (countless). Yoga offers innumerable benefits to those seeking good health.
Dip vs Bail vs Scoop vs Ladle vs Spoon vs Dish
Dip, bail, scoop, ladle, spoon, dish mean to remove a liquid or a loose or soft substance from a container by means of an implement (as a pail, spoon, or scoop).
Difference between Be wide of the mark and Come short of the mark
be wide of the mark —(also: be off the mark) be inaccurate or erroneous in one’s judgment: The idea that the Israelis are anxious to dictate a Carthaginian peace is ludicrously wide of the mark. come short of the mark—(also: fall short of the mark) fail to attain some desired object or end: A perfectly […]
Difference between Be whole of mind and Be whole-minded
be whole of mind—(arch., formal) be mentally normal; be of sound mind (used in wills and trusts): I Richard Ballard of Orbye being whole of mind and perfect of remembrance make my last will and testament. Note: a) The expression is not equivalent in meaning to the phrase whole of mind and body—safe and sound; […]