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chock vs sustain

sustain vs chock

chock is a noun but sustain is not a noun.

chock and sustain both are verbs.

chock is an adverb but sustain is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chock Yes No Yes Yes
sustain No No Yes No
As verbs, sustain is a hypernym of chock; that is, sustain is a word with a broader meaning than chock:
  • chock: support on chocks
  • sustain: be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Other hypernyms of chock include hold, hold up, support.
chock (noun) sustain (noun)
a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
chock (verb) sustain (verb)
support on chocks undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
secure with chocks establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
admit as valid
supply with necessities and support
provide with nourishment
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
lengthen or extend in duration or space
chock (adverb) sustain (adverb)
as completely as possible
Difference between chock and sustain

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