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ankus vs prod

prod vs ankus

ankus and prod both are nouns.

ankus is not a verb while prod is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ankus Yes No No No
prod Yes No Yes No
As nouns, prod is a hypernym of ankus; that is, prod is a word with a broader meaning than ankus:
  • ankus: an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook
  • prod: a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
Other hypernyms of ankus include goad.
ankus (noun) prod (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) prod (verb)
urge on; cause to act
poke or thrust abruptly
to push against gently
Difference between ankus and prod

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