appropriate vs usurp
usurp vs appropriateappropriate is an adjective but usurp is not an adjective.
appropriate and usurp both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| appropriate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| usurp | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
usurp is a hypernym of
appropriate; that is, usurp is a
word with a broader meaning than appropriate:
- appropriate: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
- usurp: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
| appropriate (adjective) | usurp (adjective) |
|---|---|
| suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc | |
| meant or adapted for an occasion or use |
| appropriate (verb) | usurp (verb) |
|---|---|
| give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause | seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession |
| take possession of by force, as after an invasion | take the place of |
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