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bust vs revel

revel vs bust

bust and revel both are nouns.

bust is an adjective but revel is not an adjective.

bust and revel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bust Yes Yes Yes No
revel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, revel is a hypernym of bust; that is, revel is a word with a broader meaning than bust:
  • bust: an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
  • revel: unrestrained merrymaking
Other hypernyms of bust include revelry.
bust (noun) revel (noun)
an occasion for excessive eating or drinking unrestrained merrymaking
a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
the chest of a woman
a complete failure
bust (adjective) revel (adjective)
lacking funds
bust (verb) revel (verb)
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully take delight in
go to pieces celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
ruin completely
separate or cause to separate abruptly
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
Difference between bust and revel

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