Distinct means clearly apparent, discrete, separate, or obvious. A distinct improvement in giving helped many families last year. Distinctive means distinguished or standing out as different. Hayward’s distinctive voice has won the band many fans.
Difference between Dissatisfied and Unsatisfied
Dissatisfied means not satisfied and has a critical connotation. They were dissatisfied with the food and service at the diner. Unsatisfied also means not satisfied, but doesn’t necessarily imply criticism. His hunger was unsatisfied despite the large meal he ate.
Demand vs Claim vs Require vs Exact
Demand, claim, require, exact are comparable not as close synonyms but as sharing the basic meaning to ask or call for something as due or as necessary or as strongly desired.
Difference between Displace and Misplace
Displace means to shift, change, or move. Last summer the raging floods displaced many residents. Misplace means to lose something or put it in the wrong place. It’s easy to misplace a punctuation mark in a complex sentence.
Delusion vs Illusion vs Hallucination vs Mirage
Delusion, illusion, hallucination, mirage denote something which is believed to be or is accepted as being true or real but which is actually false or unreal.
Difference between Dispense with and Dispose of
Dispense with means to do without something. We would like to dispense with all the unnecessary paperwork. Dispose of means to get rid of something. Where can I properly dispose of the used oil and paint thinner?
Delightful vs Delicious vs Delectable vs Luscious
Delightful, delicious, delectable, luscious mean extremely pleasing or gratifying to the senses or to aesthetic taste.
Deliberate vs Considered vs Advised vs Premeditated vs Designed vs Studied
Deliberate, considered, advised, premeditated, designed, studied are comparable when applied to a person’s acts, words, or accomplishments with the meaning thought out in advance.
Difference between Disparage and Disparate
Disparage means to criticize or belittle someone. His comment was not meant to disparage a nice guy like Ed. Disparate means different or distinct in quality or kind. The local charity event brought many disparate people together.
Difference between Disorientated and Disoriented
Disoriented, meaning to feel displaced, is the preferred spelling. Lori felt groggy and disoriented after her long flight.
Delegate vs Deputy vs Representative
Delegate, deputy, representative designate a person who stands in place of another or others.
Delay vs Procrastinate vs Lag vs Loiter vs Dawdle
Delay, procrastinate, lag, loiter, dawdle mean to move or act slowly so that progress is hindered or work remains undone or unfinished.