Envious, jealous, though not close synonyms, are comparable because both carry as their basic meaning that of grudging another’s possession of something desirable.
Entrance vs Entry vs Entrée vs Ingress vs Access
Entrance, entry, entrée, ingress, access are comparable when meaning the act, fact, or privilege of going in or coming in.
Entity vs Being vs Creature vs Individual vs Person
Entity, being, creature, individual, person are comparable when meaning something which has real and independent existence.
Difference between Hara-kiri and Kamikaze
Hara-kiri is Japanese suicide by slitting the belly, and Kamikaze is Japanese suicide by crashing an aircraft on the enemy.
Difference between Hapless and Hopeless
Hapless refers to being unlucky or always experiencing unfortunate things. It was heart breaking to see the hapless flood victims. Hopeless refers to despair or simply having no hope at all (a pessimist). What appeared hopeless, we now see light at the end of the tunnel.
Difference between Hanged and Hung
Hanged means executed by hanging. The five conspirators in the Lincoln assassination were hanged. Hung means suspended. The Christmas stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Note: Some word authorities accept hung as meaning executed.
Difference between Hangar and Hanger
A hangar is a building that houses things like airplanes, and a hanger is a device used for hanging items like clothes.
Difference between Handsome and Hansom
Handsome means dignified in appearance or being generous. He looked handsome in his new Easter outfit. A handsome reward is being offered for the dog’s return. Hansom is a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver’s seat above and behind the passengers. They took a ride throughout the village in an old hansom.
Difference between Half-mast and Half-staff
Half-mast refers to a flag’s position when flown on ships or at Naval stations. Half-staff refers to a flag’s position when flown ashore.
Difference between Hairbrained and Harebrained
The correct word is harebrained, meaning having no more sense than a hare (rabbit).
Difference between Had ought to and ought to
Had ought to is incorrect. Just the phrase ought to is sufficient. He ought to have gone to the party instead of staying home.
Difference between Habitant, Habitat and Inhabitant
Habitant and inhabitant both mean a person or animal who lives in a given area. Few habitants (inhabitants) of that area escaped the storm. Habitat is the environment of a person, animal, or plant. Johnny supports organizations that conserve habitat for wildlife.