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allay vs meet

meet vs allay

allay is not a noun while meet is a noun.

allay is not an adjective while meet is an adjective.

allay and meet both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
allay No No Yes No
meet Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, meet is a hypernym of allay; that is, meet is a word with a broader meaning than allay:
  • allay: satisfy (thirst)
  • meet: fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
Other hypernyms of allay include conform to, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, satisfy.
allay (noun) meet (noun)
a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
allay (adjective) meet (adjective)
being precisely fitting and right
allay (verb) meet (verb)
satisfy (thirst) contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
lessen the intensity of or calm fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
be in direct physical contact with; make contact
come together
meet by design; be present at the arrival of
undergo or suffer
collect in one place
get together socially or for a specific purpose
get to know; get acquainted with
experience as a reaction
be adjacent or come together
Difference between allay and meet

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