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The difference between "parity" and "parody" is that "parity" is a noun synonymous with such terms as "equivalence", "equality", "similarity", "par" and "sameness" while "parody" can be a noun or verb and is synonymous with such terms as "spoof", "satire", "caricature", "imitation", "joke", "cartoon", "sham", "farce", "comedy", "mock" and "mimic". Example only: In part because the song's parody was only meant in fun and not as an attack, both that and the original had a surprising parity in terms of their success.
The difference between "moat" and "mote" is that "moat" is synonymous with such terms as "ditch", "trench", "ravine" and "gutter" while "mote" is synonymous with such terms as "speck", "particle", "bit" and "grain". Example only: It's hardly worth mentioning, but there seem to be motes of dirt and tree bark floating around in the moat.
The difference between "casual" and "causal" is that "casual" is synonymous with such terms as "informal", "everyday", "relaxed", "accidental", "unexpected", "chance", "unintentional", "nonchalant", "careless", "uninterested", "sporadic", "occasional", "sudden", "intermittent" and "irregular" while "causal" is synonymous with such terms as "creative", "constructive", "productive", "formative" and "influential". Example only: I think it's safe to say a casual reading will gloss over the causal link between the relevant concepts.
The difference between "real" and "reel" is that "real" can be an adjective or adverb and is synonymous with such terms as "genuine", "true", "authentic", "honest", "actual", "factual", "very", "unaffected", "simple", "extremely" and "incredibly" while "reel" can be a noun or verb and is synonymous with such terms as "rotation", "spin", "roll", "wheel", "twirl", "swim", "turn", "stagger", "weave" and "shuffle". Example only: Reeling from his injury was bad enough, but if he'd had to go to the hospital, the bill for that would have been the real kicker.
The difference between "petty" and "pretty" is that "petty" is an adjective synonymous with such terms as "small", "narrow", "little", "nominal", "slight" and "trivial" while "pretty" can be an adjective, adverb or noun and is synonymous with such terms as "beautiful", "lovely", "cute", "nice", "pleasant", "suitable", "appropriate", "good", "fitting", "proper", "relatively", "quite", "fairly", "looker", "doll", "cutie-pie" and "dreamboat". Example only: I agree that it's a pretty sight, and it's not petty of you to be interested in it, but still, let's keep our focus on the task at hand.
The difference between "ruin" and "rune" is that "ruin" can be a verb or noun synonymous with such terms as "bankrupt", "destroy", "devastate", "destruction", "wreck", "bankruptcy" and "downfall" while "rune" is a noun synonymous with such terms as "poem", "song", "verse" and "lyric". Example only: I bet archaeologists have found whole stacks of runes in those ruins.
The difference between "angel" and "angle" is that "angel" is synonymous with such terms as "innocent", "saint", "herald", "precursor", "messenger", "donor" and "benefactor" while "angle" can be a noun or verb and is synonymous with such terms as "side", "aspect", "view", "perspective", "viewpoint", "outlook", "curve", "bend", "turn", "slope", "tilt" and "lean". Example only: If you evaluate me from a biased angle, you'll fail to see that I'm no angel.
The difference between "fish" and "phish" is as follows: "Fish" often describes aquatic animals or their flesh served as food and can be a verb or noun synonymous with such terms as "fumble", "look", "reach", "person", "man", "guy" and "creature". "Phish" is a verb defined as "to trick (an Internet user) into revealing personal or confidential information which can then be used illicitly". Example only: If I find out that someone has done something sneaky in order to phish me or someone I know, I won't hesitate to fish around for the identity of whoever it is.
The difference between "stake" and "steak" is that "stake" can be a noun or verb and is synonymous with such terms as "interest", "share", "bet", "wager", "fund", "finance", "subsidize" and "gamble" while a "steak" is typically a slice of meat from a fleshy part of a beef carcass which may be prepared for cooking or a non-meat food prepared in this manner. Example only: While I wouldn't stake money on it, I think there's a way to make a black bean steak taste just like a real one without cheating.
The difference between "stoke" and "stroke" is that "stoke" is a verb synonymous with such terms as "increase", "accelerate", "expand" and "raise" while "stroke" can be a noun or verb and is synonymous with such terms as "blow", "swipe", "thump", "hit", "punch", "caress", "pat", "pet", "massage", "congratulate", "applaud" and "praise". Example only: As a rising musician, she admitted it was nice to stoke her number of fans when possible, but not because she needed them to stroke her ego.
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