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chirp vs emit

emit vs chirp

chirp is a noun but emit is not a noun.

chirp and emit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chirp Yes No Yes No
emit No No Yes No
As verbs, emit is a hypernym of chirp; that is, emit is a word with a broader meaning than chirp:
  • chirp: make high-pitched sounds
  • emit: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Other hypernyms of chirp include let loose, let out, utter.
chirp (noun) emit (noun)
a sharp sound made by small birds or insects
chirp (verb) emit (verb)
make high-pitched sounds expel (gases or odors)
sing in modulation express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
Difference between chirp and emit

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