behalf vs sake
sake vs behalfbehalf and sake both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| behalf | Yes | No | No | No |
| sake | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
sake is a hypernym of
behalf; that is, sake is a
word with a broader meaning than behalf:
- behalf: for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)
- sake: a reason for wanting something done
Other hypernyms of behalf include
interest.
| behalf (noun) | sake (noun) |
|---|---|
| as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of') | a reason for wanting something done |
| for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) | the purpose of achieving or obtaining |
| Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot |
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