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abstract vs purloin

purloin vs abstract

abstract is a noun but purloin is not a noun.

abstract is an adjective but purloin is not an adjective.

abstract and purloin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abstract Yes Yes Yes No
purloin No No Yes No
As verbs, abstract and purloin are synonyms defined as:
  • abstract and purloin: make off with belongings of others
Other synonyms of abstract include cabbage, filch, hook, lift, nobble, pilfer, pinch, snarf, sneak, swipe.
abstract (noun) purloin (noun)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
abstract (adjective) purloin (adjective)
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
abstract (verb) purloin (verb)
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically make off with belongings of others
consider apart from a particular case or instance
give an abstract (of)
make off with belongings of others
Difference between abstract and purloin

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