Close, shut are very close synonyms in the sense of to stop or fill in an opening by means of a closure (as a door, a gate, a lid, or a cover) and are often used interchangeably.
Difference between Be a man of character and Be quite the character
be a man of character—be a man of good repute: He was a man of character. He performed more acts of charity and kindness than any of us will ever know of. be quite the character—used as a mild form of reproof or humorous admiration for a person showing independence in thoughts or actions: She […]
Difference between Cession and Session
Cession refers to an act of ceding (surrendering). It took the committee over two years to ratify the cession agreement. Session refers to a meeting or term. Scott is taking one course during the school’s summer session.
Cloister vs Convent vs Monastery vs Nunnery vs Abbey vs Priory
Basically a monastery is a cloister for monks; in actual use it is often applied to a convent for men or occasionally for women who combine the cloistered life with teaching, preaching, or other work.
Difference between Be a long day coming and It’s going to be a long day
be a long day coming—said of smth. that has taken long to materialize: The team’s achieving success by winning the division title has been a long day coming. it’s going to be a long day— 1. said of a day perceived as long and boring: With nothing else to be done, and Steve’s not arriving […]
Difference between Ceremonial and Ceremonious
Ceremonial means being proper for a ceremony. She wore her traditional ceremonial dress to the banquet. Ceremonious means done in great ceremony (politely or formally). The new king offered a ceremonious toast at the gala.
Clever vs Adroit vs Cunning vs Ingenious
Clever, adroit, cunning, ingenious are comparable when they mean having or showing a high degree of practical intelligence or of skill in contrivance.
Difference between Century and Millennium
A century is 100 years, and a millennium is 1,000 years.
Clear vs Perspicuous vs Lucid
Clear, perspicuous, lucid are comparable, as used in reference to qualities of thought or style with the meaning, quickly and easily understood.
Difference between Be a little short of something and Be little short of something
be a little short of something—just barely fail to have the required amount of smth.: Mr. Rhodes was prevented from sailing for Europe owing to the fact that he was a little short of passage money. be little short of something—(also: be nothing short of something) be the same as smth.; be nothing less than […]
Clear vs Transparent vs Translucent vs Lucid vs Pellucid vs Diaphanous vs Limpid
Clear, transparent, translucent, lucid, pellucid, diaphanous, limpid are comparable when they mean having the property of being literally or figuratively seen through.
Center around
An impossibility. Use center about, center in, or center on. Today’s Open House centers on the theme of Quality at Work.