baste vs moisten
moisten vs bastebaste is a noun but moisten is not a noun.
baste and moisten both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| baste | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| moisten | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
moisten is a hypernym of
baste; that is, moisten is a
word with a broader meaning than baste:
- baste: cover with liquid before cooking
- moisten: make moist
| baste (noun) | moisten (noun) |
|---|---|
| a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together |
| baste (verb) | moisten (verb) |
|---|---|
| cover with liquid before cooking | make moist |
| sew together loosely, with large stitches | moisten with fine drops |
| strike violently and repeatedly |
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