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canvass vs beg

beg vs canvass

canvass is a noun but beg is not a noun.

canvass and beg both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
canvass Yes No Yes No
beg No No Yes No
As verbs, beg is a hypernym of canvass; that is, beg is a word with a broader meaning than canvass:
  • canvass: solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
  • beg: make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
Other hypernyms of canvass include solicit, tap.
canvass (noun) beg (noun)
a heavy, closely woven fabric
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
a tent made of canvas fabric
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
an oil painting on canvas fabric
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
canvass (verb) beg (verb)
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning call upon in supplication; entreat
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
ask to obtain free
Difference between canvass and beg

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