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askant vs askance

askance vs askant

askant and askance both are adjectives.

askant is not an adverb while askance is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
askant No Yes No No
askance No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, askant and askance are synonyms defined as:
  • askant and askance: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Other synonyms of askant include asquint, sidelong, squint-eyed, squint, squinty.
askant (adjective) askance (adjective)
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
askant (adverb) askance (adverb)
with a side or oblique glance
with suspicion or disapproval
Difference between askant and askance

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