Currant is a small red or black berry and part of the raisin family. Currants are grown for their use in jams, jellies, and preserves. Current is a flow of water or air in a direction, a flow of electricity, or the present time. Changes in water density can affect some ocean currents. An electric […]
Copy vs Imitate vs Mimic vs Ape vs Mock
Copy, imitate, mimic, ape, mock mean to make something like an already existing thing in form, appearance, or obvious or salient characteristics.
Difference between Cue and Queue
Cue refers to a signal to begin something. The actors are getting their cues from the orchestra conductor. Queue refers to people or things in line. Is that your document or someone else’s in the print queue?
Difference between Be in the wind and Hang in the wind
be in the wind— 1. (also: be in the air) be rumored or suspected: Everyone in the industry knew that a change was in the wind. 2. (sl.) be alcohol intoxicated: I am not in the wind … for you see I’m perfectly sober. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase […]
Cool vs Composed vs Collected vs Unruffled vs Imperturbable vs Unflappable vs Nonchalant
Cool, composed, collected, unruffled, imperturbable, unflappable, nonchalant are comparable when applied to persons, their manners, appearance, temper, or acts, in the sense of showing or seeming to show freedom from agitation or excitement.
Convert vs Proselyte
Convert, proselyte are synonyms only in being applicable to the same person. Both denote a person who has embraced another creed, opinion, or doctrine than the one he has previously accepted or adhered to.
Difference between Be in the swim and Swim with the stream
be in the swim—have interest or active role in modern life and social activities: The need to be in the swim—up to date—might not have been the least of our driving forces for general progress. swim with the stream—(also: float with the stream) act as the majority of people do; behave in a conventional way: […]
Difference between Croquet and Croquette
Croquet is a lawn game using mallets, balls, and wickets. Historians say croquet began as an outdoor version of billiards. Croquette is a small cake of minced food usually coated in bread crumbs and deep fried. Beef stock, spices, potatoes, and meat made up the croquette’s filling.
Converse vs Obverse vs Reverse
Converse, obverse, reverse are frequently confused when they mean something which is the opposite of another thing.
Difference between Be in the same boat and Sail in the same boat
be in the same boat—(also: be in the same box) be in the same, usually unfavorable, position: When John told her how poor he was she said that she was in the same boat. sail in the same boat—act together; make common cause with a person: If I were you I wouldn’t sail in the […]
Difference between Critique and Criticize
Critique (noun or verb) means a critical review of something. The professor’s film critique annoyed some people. Professor Ward critiques movies for the Saratoga Press. Criticize means to offer critical remarks about something. Tim criticized Walter for his indifference to politics.
Conversant vs Versed
Conversant, versed are comparable when they mean being familiar with something; they are seldom found in attributive use.