cocoon vs envelop
envelop vs cocooncocoon is a noun but envelop is not a noun.
cocoon and envelop both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cocoon | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| envelop | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
envelop is a hypernym of
cocoon; that is, envelop is a
word with a broader meaning than cocoon:
- cocoon: wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection
- envelop: enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
| cocoon (noun) | envelop (noun) |
|---|---|
| silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs |
| cocoon (verb) | envelop (verb) |
|---|---|
| wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection | enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering |
| retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment |
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