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The difference between "deferential" and "differential" is that "deferential" is synonymous with such terms as "respectful", "regardful" and "polite" while "differential" is synonymous with such terms as "discriminatory", "unfair", "unjust" and "unequal". Example only: As unpopular as it is, if the boss is going to be differential when it's unwarranted, I can't be deferential of rules he makes that reflect it.
The difference between "deference" and "difference" is that "deference" is a noun synonymous with such terms as "obedience", "acquiescence", "submissiveness" and "compliance" while "difference" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "diversity", "distinctiveness", "dispute", "controversy", "change", "alteration", "differentiate" and "distinguish". Example only: If I'm to be in deference to anyone, the difference between someone who's just self-righteous and someone who's actually worthy of respect is important to me.
The difference between "perspective" and "prospective" is that "perspective" is synonymous with such terms as "viewpoint", "outlook", "opinion", "view" and "scenery" while "prospective" is synonymous with such terms as "potential", "future" and "possible". Example only: Prospective employees who lack experience can have an inaccurate perspective as to what they can expect, which is why we have on-the-job training.
The difference between "tears" and "tiers" is that "tears" may be defined as "a secretion of profuse tears that overflow the eyelids and dampen the face" or "an act of weeping or grieving" while "tiers" may be synonymous with such terms as "types", "categories", "kinds", "groups" and "classifications". Example only: Even though they're among the lowest tiers of society, I don't always see them shedding tears about how they're treated for it.
The difference between "haven" and "heaven" is that "haven" is a synonym of such terms as "harbor", "port", "anchorage", "refuge", "retreat", "shelter" and "sanctuary" while "heaven" is a synonym of such terms as "sky", "paradise", "bliss", "utopia", "ecstasy", "joy", "happiness", "delight", "high" and "firmament". Example only: Even though it was just a haven from the violent winds of the storm, I tried to make the situation less stressful by imagining I was in heaven itself.
The difference between "meddle", "metal" and "mettle" is as follows: "Meddle" is a synonym of such terms as "interfere", "mess", "snoop" and "intervene". "Metal" is a certain substance that is a good conductor of electricity and heat, forms cations by loss of electrons and yields basic oxides and hydroxides. "Mettle" is a synonym of such terms as "strength", "courage", "grit" and "determination". Example only: If anyone has the nerve to meddle in my precious metals or any other part of my private life, I have the mettle to take them to task for it.
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