Convert into means to change from one thing to another. The tool converts PDF documents into HTML or ASCII text. Convert to means to switch allegiance, loyalty, or obligation. While attending college, John converted to another faith.
Difference between Be high as a kite and Fly one’s kite high
be high as a kite —(sl.) 1. be very excited or exhilarated: I was as high as a kite and full of the joys of spring. The day was good and getting better…. 2. be very drunk or affected by drugs: When I put you to bed you were high as a kite on vodka. […]
Difference between Contrary and Converse
To be contrary means to differ or disagree with something. Contrary to belief, Joe was a good football coach. Converse means the opposite of something. We held the converse view that the executive was effective.
Conquer vs Defeat vs Vanquish vs Overcome vs Surmount vs Subdue vs Subjugate vs Reduce vs Overthrow vs Rout vs Beat vs Lick
Conquer, defeat, vanquish, overcome, surmount, subdue, subjugate, reduce, overthrow, rout, beat, lick all mean to get the better of or to bring into subjection whether by the exercise of force or of strategy.
Difference between Be heartless and Not have the heart
be heartless—be callous, unfeeling, or cruel: He made up his mind that I was heartless and selfish. not have the heart—(also: have no heart) 1. have no inclination or enthusiasm for smth.: It was the most miserable meal … and I had not the heart to propose the Loyal Toast at the end. 2. be […]
Conjecture vs Surmise vs Guess
Conjecture, surmise, guess are comparable as verbs, meaning to draw an inference from slight evidence, and as nouns, denoting an inference based upon such evidence.
Difference between Continuance and Continuation
Continuance refers to the duration of a state or condition. Her continuance in office depends on the November election. Continuation refers to the resumption of something. Today’s meeting is just a continuation of yesterday’s meeting.
Confusion vs Disorder vs Chaos vs Disarray vs Jumble vs Clutter vs Snarl vs Muddle
Confusion, disorder, chaos, disarray, jumble, clutter, snarl, muddle are comparable when they mean the state or a condition in which things are not in their right places or arranged in their right relations to each other, or an instance of such a state or condition.
Difference between Continual and Continuous
Continual means repeatedly, but not necessarily without interruptions. Jane continually ignores her boss’ requests for more coffee. Continuous means constantly or without interruptions. The border runs continuously from the river to the mountains.
Difference between Be headstrong and Have a strong head
be headstrong—be self-willed and obstinate: George Eliot’s young country hero is headstrong and arrogant, and sees the world in black and white. have a strong head —(coll.) be not easily intoxicated by liquor: I could drink as much as the best of them and I had, for such a youngster, a tolerable strong head. Note: […]
Confuse vs Muddle vs Addle vs Fuddle vs Befuddle
Confuse, muddle, addle, fuddle, befuddle mean to throw one out mentally so that one cannot think clearly or act intelligently.
Difference between Conterminous and Contiguous
Conterminous means contained within one boundary. The conterminous United States excludes two states: Alaska and Hawaii. Contiguous means sharing a boundary or touching. The suburb of Oak Park is contiguous with Chicago.