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backpedal vs pedal

pedal vs backpedal

backpedal is not a noun while pedal is a noun.

backpedal is not an adjective while pedal is an adjective.

backpedal and pedal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
backpedal No No Yes No
pedal Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, pedal is a hypernym of backpedal; that is, pedal is a word with a broader meaning than backpedal:
  • backpedal: pedal backwards on a bicycle
  • pedal: ride a bicycle
Other hypernyms of backpedal include bicycle, bike, cycle, wheel.
backpedal (noun) pedal (noun)
a lever that is operated with the foot
a sustained bass note
backpedal (adjective) pedal (adjective)
of or relating to the feet
backpedal (verb) pedal (verb)
modify one's opinion, make it less strong operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument
pedal backwards on a bicycle ride a bicycle
step backwards, in boxing
Difference between backpedal and pedal

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