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capsizing vs wreck

wreck vs capsizing

capsizing and wreck both are nouns.

capsizing is not a verb while wreck is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
capsizing Yes No No No
wreck Yes No Yes No
As nouns, wreck is a hypernym of capsizing; that is, wreck is a word with a broader meaning than capsizing:
  • capsizing: (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
  • wreck: an accident that destroys a ship at sea
Other hypernyms of capsizing include shipwreck.
capsizing (noun) wreck (noun)
(nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water a ship that has been destroyed at sea
a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)
an accident that destroys a ship at sea
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
capsizing (verb) wreck (verb)
smash or break forcefully
Difference between capsizing and wreck

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