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The difference between "delude" and "dilute" is that "delude" is a verb synonymous with such terms as "deceive", "fool", "trick", "mislead" and "misguide" while "dilute" can be an adjective or verb and is synonymous with such terms as "diluted", "thin", "weak", "watered-down", "polluted", "contaminated", "mixed", "blended", "cut" and "weaken". Example only: Whoever hears the diluted version of the truth is almost sure to be deluded by it, and that's why I value wisdom and experience.
The difference between "hoard" and "horde" is that "hoard" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "stash", "store", "stockpile", "reserve", "supply", "collection", "accumulate", "treasure" and "stow" while "horde" is a noun synonymous with such terms as "swarm", "throng", "crowd", "flock", "mob" and "multitude". Example only: Those with an unhealthy obsession with hoarding possessions may seem to the individual like a great horde, but they're only a small portion of the overall population.
The difference between "boarder" and "border" is that "boarder" is a synonym of such terms as "tenant", "lodger", "visitor", "resident" and "renter" while "border" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "perimeter", "edge", "boundary", "frontier", "borderland", "margin", "surround", "bound", "fringe" and "rim". Example only: The landlord was friendly, but he was still a man of standards and was clear with every boarder who lived in the house not to cross over to his side of the border without prior notice.
The difference between "lend" and "loan" is that "lend" is always a verb synonymous with such terms as "give", "furnish", "advance", "grant" and "lease" while "loan" can be a verb synonymous with "lend" and also a noun synonymous with such terms as "advance", "bribe" and "peace offering". Example only: I often lend belongings I don't mind parting with and never take out a loan for anything without making sure I can pay it back quickly.
The difference between "dual" and "duel" is that "dual" is an adjective synonymous with such terms as "twin", "double", "twofold" and "double-edged" while "duel" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "rivalry", "battle", "struggle", "competition", "combat", "fight" and "contend". Example only: Some days, because I take the bus to work, I face the dual challenge of putting other riders' needs before my own when necessary and dueling with certain coworkers who go out of their way to be mean.
The difference between "hurdle" and "hurtle" is that "hurdle" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "obstacle", "barrier", "leap", "jump", "skip", "bounce", "overcome" and "conquer" while "hurtle" is typically a verb synonymous with such terms as "scurry", "rush", "hurry", "throw", "hurl" and "toss". Example only: This hurdle is too wide for you to try to hurtle yourself over it, so I'll show you to the bridge across it.
The difference between "floe" and "flow" is that "floe" may be defined as "floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water" while "flow" can be a verb or noun and is synonymous with such terms as "stream", "pour", "drift", "slide", "flood", "overflow" and "influx". Example only: I wouldn't encourage ice skating on that floe since it's obvious that it moves too easily when the water surrounding it flows.
The difference between "incidence" and "incidents" is that "incidence" is a noun synonymous with such terms as "prevalence", "occurrence", "frequency", "appearance" and "regularity" while "incidents" is the plural form of "incident", which is synonymous with such terms as "event", "circumstance", "episode", "occasion" and "experience". Example only: The incidence of severe weather has been getting higher and leading to more incidents of property damage.
The difference between "pallet" and "palate" is that "pallet" is a synonym of such terms as "mattress", "futon", "bunk", "rack" and "bed" while "palate" is a synonym of such terms as "taste", "appetite", "liking", "preference" and "desire". Example only: Almost any pallet suits my palate when it comes to quality of sleep, but I especially like it when it comes with a remote in case I want to make adjustments.
The difference between "ring" and "wring" is that "ring" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "Mafia", "loop", "crowd", "circle", "call", "surround" and "chime" while "wring" is usually a verb synonymous with such terms as "extort", "earn", "pull" and "pay". Example only: If the phone rings, don't answer it, because it will most likely be a scammer trying to wring money out of you.
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