abstain vs abstinent
abstinent vs abstainabstain is not a noun while abstinent is a noun.
abstain is not an adjective while abstinent is an adjective.
abstain is a verb but abstinent is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abstain | No | No | Yes | No |
| abstinent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| abstain (noun) | abstinent (noun) |
|---|---|
| a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages |
| abstain (adjective) | abstinent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink |
| abstain (verb) | abstinent (verb) |
|---|---|
| choose not to consume | |
| refrain from voting |
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