ankus vs goad
goad vs ankusankus and goad both are nouns.
ankus is not a verb while goad is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ankus | Yes | No | No | No |
| goad | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
goad is a hypernym of
ankus; that is, goad is a
word with a broader meaning than ankus:
- ankus: an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook
- goad: a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
Other hypernyms of ankus include
prod.
| ankus (noun) | goad (noun) |
|---|---|
| an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook | a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion |
| a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something |
| ankus (verb) | goad (verb) |
|---|---|
| annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism | |
| urge with or as if with a goad | |
| stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick | |
| give heart or courage to |
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