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The difference between "simulate" and "stimulate" is that "simulate" is synonymous with such terms as "pretend", "assume" and "affect" while "stimulate" is synonymous with such terms as "arouse", "provoke", "stir", "encourage" and "inspire". Example only: As a detective, he was stimulated to simulate just about anyone in order to access new information that helped him solve cases.
The difference between "cache" and "cash" is that "cache" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "reserve", "stash", "store" and "conceal" while "cash" can be a noun, adjective or verb synonymous with such terms as "money", "coin" and "currency". Example only: Someone I used to do business with once showed me some of his vast wealth, including a whole cache of cash he had hidden away.
The difference between "gait" and "gate" is that "gait" is a synonym of such terms as "pace", "speed" and "tempo" while "gate" is a synonym of such terms as "door", "doorway", "valve" and "fence". Example only: Make sure you have enough gait to get through the gate before it automatically closes on you.
The difference between "air" and "err" is that "air" can be a noun or verb synonymous with such terms as "melody", "breeze", "aura", "act" and "voice" while "err" is a synonym of such terms as "stumble" or "trespass". Example only: With an air of confidence, even when you err, you can do it on the side of caution.
The difference between "flea" and "flee" is that a "flea" is a small wingless bloodsucking insect which feeds on warm-blooded animals while "flee" is a verb synonymous with such terms as "disappear", "escape" and "retreat". Example only: After all the fleas my dog has had, he's no doubt ready for them to flee from him for good.
The difference between "canvas" and "canvass" is that "canvas" can be a synonym of such terms as "painting" and "drawing" while "canvass" can be a synonym of such terms as "interview" and "discuss". Example only: I've been an artist all my life, but I'm still canvassing anyone who can be objective about my canvas.
The difference between "petty" and "pretty" is that "petty" is a synonym of such terms as "small" and "nominal" while "pretty" is often an adverb, adjective or noun synonymous with such terms as "relatively", "nice", "suitable", "beautiful" and "looker". Example only: Some of my tasks are so petty, I'm pretty laid-back about when to get them done because no one pressures me about it.
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