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attain vs strike

strike vs attain

attain is not a noun while strike is a noun.

attain and strike both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attain No No Yes No
strike Yes No Yes No
As verbs, attain and strike are synonyms defined as:
  • attain and strike: find unexpectedly
As verbs, strike is a hyponym of attain; that is, strike is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attain:
  • attain: to gain with effort
  • strike: attain
Other hyponyms of attain include score, get to, make, progress to, reach, begin, come to, culminate, compass, average, finagle, manage, wangle.
attain (noun) strike (noun)
a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
a conspicuous success
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
a gentle blow
attain (verb) strike (verb)
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp
reach a destination, either real or abstract arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing
find unexpectedly indicate (a certain time) by striking
to gain with effort make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
hit against; come into sudden contact with
affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
pierce with force
smooth with a strickle
hook by a pull on the line
produce by ignition or a blow
form by stamping, punching, or printing
disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
drive something violently into a location
occupy or take on
cause to experience suddenly
find unexpectedly
stop work in order to press demands
attain
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
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