Difference between a PDF and a CDF?

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I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out the difference between a probability density function and a cumulative distribution function.

Is the CDF just the integral of the PDF?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Alright that's what I thought. Much appreciated! I was freaking out haha.