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catch a wink vs drowse

drowse vs catch a wink

catch a wink is not a noun while drowse is a noun.

catch a wink and drowse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
catch a wink No No Yes No
drowse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, drowse is a hyponym of catch a wink; that is, drowse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than catch a wink:
  • catch a wink: take a siesta
  • drowse: sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Other hyponyms of catch a wink include doze, snooze.
catch a wink (noun) drowse (noun)
a light fitful sleep
catch a wink (verb) drowse (verb)
take a siesta be on the verge of sleeping
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Difference between catch a wink and drowse

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