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Different

Distinct; separate; not the same; other.

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Antithetic 84% connected

Alt. of Antithetical

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Antithetic 84% connected

Alt. of Antithetical

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Antithetical 84% connected

Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.

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Antithetical 84% connected

Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.

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Assorted 84% connected

of Assort

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Assorted 84% connected

of Assort

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Contrary 84% connected

Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds.

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Contrary 84% connected

Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds.

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Contrasting 84% connected

of Contrast

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Contrasting 84% connected

of Contrast

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Diametric 84% connected

Alt. of Diametrical

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Diametric 84% connected

Alt. of Diametrical

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Diametrical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a diameter.

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Diametrical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a diameter.

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Disparate 84% connected

Unequal; dissimilar; separate.

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Disparate 84% connected

Unequal; dissimilar; separate.

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Distinct 84% connected

Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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Distinct 84% connected

Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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Distinguishable 84% connected

Capable of being distinguished; separable; divisible; discernible; capable of recognition; as, a tree at a distance is distinguishable from a shrub.

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Distinguishable 84% connected

Capable of being distinguished; separable; divisible; discernible; capable of recognition; as, a tree at a distance is distinguishable from a shrub.

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Divergent 84% connected

Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent.

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Divergent 84% connected

Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent.

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Divers 84% connected

Different in kind or species; diverse.

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Divers 84% connected

Different in kind or species; diverse.

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Diverse 84% connected

Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate.

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Diverse 84% connected

Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate.

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Opposite 84% connected

Placed over against; standing or situated over against or in front; facing; -- often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange.

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Opposite 84% connected

Placed over against; standing or situated over against or in front; facing; -- often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange.

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Other 84% connected

Either; -- used with other or or for its correlative (as either . . . or are now used).

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Other 84% connected

Either; -- used with other or or for its correlative (as either . . . or are now used).

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Polar 84% connected

Of or pertaining to one of the poles of the earth, or of a sphere; situated near, or proceeding from, one of the poles; as, polar regions; polar seas…

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Polar 84% connected

Of or pertaining to one of the poles of the earth, or of a sphere; situated near, or proceeding from, one of the poles; as, polar regions; polar seas…

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Several 84% connected

Separate; distinct; particular; single.

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Several 84% connected

Separate; distinct; particular; single.

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Unusual 84% connected

Not usual; uncommon; rare; as, an unusual season; a person of unusual grace or erudition.

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Unusual 84% connected

Not usual; uncommon; rare; as, an unusual season; a person of unusual grace or erudition.

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Variant 84% connected

Varying in from, character, or the like; variable; different; diverse.

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Variant 84% connected

Varying in from, character, or the like; variable; different; diverse.

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Various 84% connected

Different; diverse; several; manifold; as, men of various names; various occupations; various colors.

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Various 84% connected

Different; diverse; several; manifold; as, men of various names; various occupations; various colors.

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Differ 74% connected

To be or stand apart; to disagree; to be unlike; to be distinguished; -- with from.

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Differ 74% connected

To be or stand apart; to disagree; to be unlike; to be distinguished; -- with from.

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Difference 74% connected

The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quali…

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Difference 74% connected

The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quali…

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Difference 66% connected

The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quali…

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Difference 66% connected

The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quali…

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Dissimilar 66% connected

Not similar; unlike; heterogeneous; as, the tempers of men are as dissimilar as their features.

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Dissimilar 66% connected

Not similar; unlike; heterogeneous; as, the tempers of men are as dissimilar as their features.

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Heterogeneous 66% connected

Differing in kind; having unlike qualities; possessed of different characteristics; dissimilar; -- opposed to homogeneous, and said of two or more co…

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Heterogeneous 66% connected

Differing in kind; having unlike qualities; possessed of different characteristics; dissimilar; -- opposed to homogeneous, and said of two or more co…

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Heterogenous 66% connected

Of or pertaining to heterogenesis; heterogenetic.

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Heterogenous 66% connected

Of or pertaining to heterogenesis; heterogenetic.

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Incompatible 66% connected

Not compatible; so differing as to be incapable of harmonious combination or coexistence; inconsistent in thought or being; irreconcilably disagreein…

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Incompatible 66% connected

Not compatible; so differing as to be incapable of harmonious combination or coexistence; inconsistent in thought or being; irreconcilably disagreein…

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Unlike 66% connected

Not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no resemblance; as, the cases are unlike.

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Unlike 66% connected

Not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no resemblance; as, the cases are unlike.

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Varied 66% connected

Changed; altered; various; diversified; as, a varied experience; varied interests; varied scenery.

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Varied 66% connected

Changed; altered; various; diversified; as, a varied experience; varied interests; varied scenery.

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Same 94% connected

Not different or other; not another or others; identical; unchanged.

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Same 94% connected

Not different or other; not another or others; identical; unchanged.

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