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browse vs eat

eat vs browse

browse is a noun but eat is not a noun.

browse and eat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
browse Yes No Yes No
eat No No Yes No
As verbs, eat is a hypernym of browse; that is, eat is a word with a broader meaning than browse:
  • browse: feed as in a meadow or pasture
  • eat: take in food; used of animals only
Other hypernyms of browse include feed.
browse (noun) eat (noun)
the act of feeding by continual nibbling
reading superficially or at random
vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat
browse (verb) eat (verb)
eat lightly, try different dishes cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular take in solid food
feed as in a meadow or pasture eat a meal; take a meal
shop around; not necessarily buying take in food; used of animals only
use up (resources or materials)
worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
Difference between browse and eat

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