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caress vs nose

nose vs caress

caress and nose both are nouns.

caress and nose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caress Yes No Yes No
nose Yes No Yes No
As verbs, nose is a hyponym of caress; that is, nose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than caress:
  • caress: touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
  • nose: rub noses
Other hyponyms of caress include paw, grope, dandle, pet, chuck, pat, nuzzle, pet, tickle.
caress (noun) nose (noun)
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it) a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
a natural skill
a symbol of inquisitiveness
a small distance
caress (verb) nose (verb)
touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner defeat by a narrow margin
rub noses
push or move with the nose
advance the forward part of with caution
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
catch the scent of; get wind of
Difference between caress and nose

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