Despondent, despairing, desperate, hopeless, forlorn mean having lost all or practically all hope.
Difference between Each other and One another
Each other refers to two persons or things. The interior and exterior colors complement each other. One another refers to more than two persons or things. Videoconferencing allows the diplomats to see one another.
Difference between E-Business and E-Commerce
E-Business refers to conducting general business on the Internet. E-Commerce refers specifically to the buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet.
Despise vs Contemn vs Scorn vs Disdain vs Scout
Despise, contemn, scorn, disdain, scout mean to regard a person or thing as beneath one’s notice or as unworthy of one’s attention or interest.
Difference between Be ringed and Be rung
be ringed— 1. be encircled or surrounded: The village was ringed by a wall of sharp-thorned acacia branches woven tightly together. 2. (of birds) have a numbered ring attached to their legs, so that various aspects of the bird’s life can be studied: The first birds to be ringed in southern Africa were Cape Griffons. […]
Desire vs Appetite vs Lust vs Passion vs Urge
Desire, appetite, lust, passion, urge are comparable as meaning a longing for something regarded as essential to one’s well-being or happiness or as meaning an impulse originating in a man’s nature and driving him toward the object or the experience which promises him enjoyment or satisfaction in its attainment.
Difference between Be related to someone and Relate to someone
be related to someone—be connected by family to smb.: I am distantly related to the Rochesters by the mother’s side. relate to someone— 1. concern a person: When it doesn’t relate to me I can’t find the energy to worry about it. 2. communicate or deal with other people: Children need to learn to relate […]
Difference between Dwarf and Midget
A dwarf is a very short person with disproportionate body parts, and a midget is a very short person with proportioned body parts. Because these two words have fallen out of favor, prefer the terms short person or little person.
Difference between Duck tape and Duct tape
Duct tape is the correct phrase. We told them to use duct tape to seal the doors and windows.
Difference between Be reflected in something and Reflect on something
be reflected in something—be clearly shown in smth.: The low level of interest in the election has been reflected in the unwillingness of the citizens to vote. reflect on something—bring smth. into question or disfavor: Your behavior reflects on the good name of the school.
Desire vs Wish vs Want vs Crave vs Covet
Desire, wish, want, crave, covet mean having a longing for something.
Designate vs Name vs Nominate vs Elect vs Appoint
Designate, name, nominate, elect, appoint are comparable in the sense to declare a person one’s choice for incumbency of an office, position, post, or benefice.