Difference between Alteration and Altercation

Difference between Alteration and Altercation

Alteration and Altercation

Alteration [n]

• 'Alteration' is used for Change, परिवर्तन, संशोधन
• E.g- There is no alteration in the programme yet.

Altercation [n]

• 'Altercation' is used for Wordy quarrel, तकरार, विवाद
• E.g- There was altercation between shopkeeper & my brother.

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Difference between Amicable and Amiable

Difference between Amicable and Amiable

Amicable and Amiable

Amicable [adj]

• 'Amicable' is used for Friendly, Cordial, मित्रतापूर्ण
• E.g- Finally the two brothers came to an amicable settlement.

Amiable [adj]

• 'Amiable' is used for Lovable, Obliging, सब का प्यारा, प्रिय
• E.g- Being an amiable housewife she is liked by her kith & kin.
• [Note- Kith & Kin means- one's relations, परिचित और संबंधी]

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Difference among Adopt, Adapt and Adept

Difference among Adopt, Adapt and Adept

Adopt, Adapt & Adept are homonyms. They sound similar but have meaning different.

Adopt, Adapt and Adept

Adopt [v]

• 'Adopt' is used for Take up, Accept, अपनाना, गोद लेना
• E.g- One should not adopt the bad habits of others.

Adapt [v]

• 'Adapt' is used for Adjust, Modify, मेल बिठाना, अनुकूलन
• E.g- One must learn to adapt oneself to the circumstances of life.

Adept [adj,n]

• 'Adept' is used for Expert, Proficient, Skilled, दक्ष
• E.g- Kamini is adept in the art of dancing.

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Difference between Alter and Altar

Difference between Alter and Altar

Alter and Altar sound similar, but they are different in meaning.

Alter & Altar

Alter [v]

• Change, make changes to, amend, improve, modify, बदलना, परिवर्तन करना
• Alter is basically used for Change.
• Mohan is so obstinate that no one can alter his views.

Altar [n]

• Place of worship, टेबल जिसपर भगवान पर चढ़ाने वाली सामग्रियाँ रखी जाती है
• Altar is basically used for a Table.
• When i visited temple, i saw him kneeling at the altar.

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Difference Among Access, Accession and Excess

Basic Difference Among Access, Accession and Excess

Access, Accession and Excess sound similar, but they are different in meaning.

Access, Accession & Excess

1. Access [n,v]
• Approach, entrance, entry, way in, fit, attack, bout, पहुंच, प्रवेश, प्रस्ताव
• It is very difficult to have an access to the PM.
2. Accession [n,v]
• Coming to throne, succession, joining, assent, consent, addition, राज्याभिषेक, पदारोहण, पंजीकरण करना
• The accession of the prince to the throne was welcomed by the people.
3. Excess [n,adj]
• More than desire, surplus, surfeit. overflow, अतिरिक्त, फ़ालतू
• Excess of everything is bad.

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Difference Between Draught and Drought

Basic Difference Between Drought & Draught

Draught and Drought are Homonyms which means similar in sound and pronunciation. Today, we are going to tell you difference between Draught and Drought in English and in Hindi. 

Draught & Drought

Draught - [Noun, Adjective]

Cool air, current of air, single act of drinking, the depth of water       needed to float a ship, denoting beer, denoting an animal used for pulling heavy loads [a draught horse]

खुराक़, घूँट, झोंका, प्रारूप तैयार करना, डिब्बाबंद

   Examples - 

1. He emptied her cup of milk in one long draught.
2. Open all the windows and let the cool draught come in.
3. A draught horse

Drought - [Noun]

Low rainfall, shortage of water, सूखा, अकाल, अनावृष्टि

Examples-

1. What is the cause of Asia's recent droughts ?
2. Farmers are most affected by the drought.

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