assist vs encouragement

encouragement vs assist

assist and encouragement both are nouns.

assist is a verb but encouragement is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assist	Yes	No	Yes	No
encouragement	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, encouragement is a hyponym of assist; that is, encouragement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assist:

assist: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
encouragement: the act of giving hope or support to someone

Other hyponyms of assist include self-help, facilitation, hand, helping hand, recourse, refuge, resort, thanks, ministration, relief, succor, succour, lift, service, accommodation, boost, comfort, support.

assist (noun)	encouragement (noun)
(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play	the act of giving hope or support to someone
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose	the expression of approval and support
	the feeling of being encouraged

assist (verb)	encouragement (verb)
act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
work for, or be a servant to
give help or assistance; be of service

Difference between assist and encouragement

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