Desperate means nearly hopeless or undertaken as a last resort. We are taking desperate measures to avoid another strike. Disparate means completely distinct or different. The candidates’ ideas reflect disparate visions of government’s role.
Difference between Be on the verge of something and Verge on something
be on the verge of something—be on the point beyond which smth. bad happens: The country was on the verge of ruin; the revolution was a matter of months. verge on something— 1. border on a particular area: The rear of the park verges on the river. You can see the railroad bridge downstream…. 2. […]
Death vs Decease vs Demise vs Passing
Death, decease, demise, passing denote the end or the ending of life.
Difference between Despatch and Dispatch
Dispatch is preferred in American usage.
Deadly vs Deathly
Deadly, deathly are frequently confused although in precise use they are not synonyms.
Difference between Be on the top line and Sweat on the top line
be on the top line —(coll.) be in the highest state of perfection, readiness, etc.: It cannot be but harmful to the patient to be attended by a doctor who through sheer exhaustion is not on the top line. sweat on the top-line —(sl.) be close to attaining or obtaining smth.: Here was I sort […]
Desolate vs Dissolute
Desolate means uninhabited or miserable. Chris and Bill decided to retire in a desolate part of Maine. The children are desolate over the loss of their dog last year. Dissolute means lacking in moral standards. I regret having lived a dissolute lifestyle in my younger years.
Deadly vs Mortal vs Fatal vs Lethal
Deadly, mortal, fatal, lethal mean causing or causative of death.
Dead vs Defunct vs Deceased vs Departed vs Late vs Lifeless vs Inanimate
Dead, defunct, deceased, departed, late, lifeless, inanimate all mean devoid of life.
Desert vs Dessert
Desert, as a noun, is an arid place with little vegetation or something deserved or merited, especially a punishment.
Daze vs Stun vs Bemuse vs Stupefy vs Benumb vs Paralyze vs Petrify
Daze, stun, bemuse, stupefy, benumb, paralyze, petrify all mean to dull or deaden the powers of the mind through some disturbing experience or influence.
Difference between Be on the side of the angels and Join the angels
be on the side of the angels—be on the side that is morally right: His motivation to stop whaling is on the side of the angels and I share it. join the angels—(euph.) die: They were all children once. One day, sooner or later they will all join the angels beyond the garden of death.