bethink vs mull
mull vs bethinkbethink is not a noun while mull is a noun.
bethink and mull both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bethink | No | No | Yes | No |
| mull | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
mull is a hypernym of
bethink; that is, mull is a
word with a broader meaning than bethink:
- bethink: consider or ponder something carefully
- mull: reflect deeply on a subject
Other hypernyms of bethink include
chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over.
| bethink (noun) | mull (noun) |
|---|---|
| a term used in Scottish names of promontories |
| bethink (verb) | mull (verb) |
|---|---|
| consider or ponder something carefully | reflect deeply on a subject |
| cause oneself to consider something | heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink |
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