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cleave vs mould

mould vs cleave

cleave is not a noun while mould is a noun.

cleave and mould both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cleave No No Yes No
mould Yes No Yes No
As verbs, mould is a hyponym of cleave; that is, mould is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cleave:
  • cleave: come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
  • mould: fit tightly, follow the contours of
Other hyponyms of cleave include mold, conglutinate, agglutinate.
cleave (noun) mould (noun)
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
sculpture produced by molding
a distinctive nature, character, or type
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
the process of becoming mildewed
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
loose soil rich in organic matter
cleave (verb) mould (verb)
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument become moldy; spoil due to humidity
make by cutting into shape or influence; give direction to
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation fit tightly, follow the contours of
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
make something, usually for a specific function
form in clay, wax, etc
Difference between cleave and mould

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