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bragging vs boast

boast vs bragging

bragging and boast both are nouns.

bragging is an adjective but boast is not an adjective.

bragging is not a verb while boast is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bragging Yes Yes No No
boast Yes No Yes No
As nouns, boast is a hypernym of bragging; that is, boast is a word with a broader meaning than bragging:
  • bragging: an instance of boastful talk
  • boast: speaking of yourself in superlatives
Other hypernyms of bragging include boasting, jactitation, self-praise.
bragging (noun) boast (noun)
an instance of boastful talk speaking of yourself in superlatives
bragging (adjective) boast (adjective)
exhibiting self-importance
bragging (verb) boast (verb)
show off
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
Difference between bragging and boast

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