assay vs give it a whirl

give it a whirl vs assay

assay is a noun but give it a whirl is not a noun.

assay and give it a whirl both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assay	Yes	No	Yes	No
give it a whirl	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, give it a whirl is a hyponym of assay; that is, give it a whirl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assay:

assay: make an effort or attempt
give it a whirl: try

Other hyponyms of assay include pick up the gauntlet, take a dare, fight, struggle, give it a try, have a go, grope, endeavor, endeavour, strive, give it a try, adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances, lay on the line, put on the line, risk.

assay (noun)	give it a whirl (noun)
a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
an appraisal of the state of affairs
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

assay (verb)	give it a whirl (verb)
analyze (chemical substances)	try
make an effort or attempt

Difference between assay and give it a whirl

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