WordCmp.com

behave vs jest

jest vs behave

behave is not a noun while jest is a noun.

behave and jest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
behave No No Yes No
jest Yes No Yes No
As verbs, jest is a hyponym of behave; that is, jest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than behave:
  • behave: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  • jest: act in a funny or teasing way
behave (noun) jest (noun)
activity characterized by good humor
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
behave (verb) jest (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself act in a funny or teasing way
behave well or properly tell a joke; speak humorously
Difference between behave and jest

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.