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coast vs incline

incline vs coast

coast and incline both are nouns.

coast and incline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coast Yes No Yes No
incline Yes No Yes No
As nouns, incline is a hypernym of coast; that is, incline is a word with a broader meaning than coast:
  • coast: a slope down which sleds may coast
  • incline: an elevated geological formation
Other hypernyms of coast include side, slope.
coast (noun) incline (noun)
the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it an inclined surface connecting two levels
the area within view an elevated geological formation
the shore of a sea or ocean
a slope down which sleds may coast
coast (verb) incline (verb)
move effortlessly; by force of gravity make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
feel favorably disposed or willing
be at an angle
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
Difference between coast and incline

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