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ascertain vs get word

get word vs ascertain

ascertain and get word both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ascertain No No Yes No
get word No No Yes No
As verbs, get word is a hypernym of ascertain; that is, get word is a word with a broader meaning than ascertain:
  • ascertain: learn or discover with certainty
  • get word: get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
Other hypernyms of ascertain include discover, find out, get a line, get wind, hear, learn, pick up, see.
ascertain (verb) get word (verb)
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
learn or discover with certainty
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Difference between ascertain and get word

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