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What's basic difference between Anti and Proof ?
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What's basic difference between "Anti" and "Proof" ?
For instance :
"shake proof" can be said "anti shake" ?
What's basic difference between "Anti" and "Proof" ?
For instance :
"shake proof" can be said "anti shake" ?
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"X-proof" means it is not affected by X. "Anti-X" means it helps prevent X.
- "X-proof" means it is not affected by X.
- "Anti-X" means it helps prevent X.
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"X-proof" means it is not affected by X. "Anti-X" means it helps prevent X.
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Some examples of anti:
Antivirus software: software that removes viruses and negates their bad effects.
Antiperspirant; a substance that negates the bad smell of perspiration
Antiproton: a subatomic particle which will annihilate a proton
Antivenom: a remedy if you are bitten by a venomous snake
Antifreeze: a liquid when mixed with water will prevent it from freezing in c
Antivirus software: software that removes viruses and negates their bad effects.
Antiperspirant; a substance that negates the bad smell of perspiration
Antiproton: a subatomic particle which will annihilate a proton
Antivenom: a remedy if you are bitten by a venomous snake
Antifreeze: a liquid when mixed with water will prevent it from freezing in c
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