cog vs underling
underling vs cogcog and underling both are nouns.
cog is a verb but underling is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cog | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| underling | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
underling is a hypernym of
cog; that is, underling is a
word with a broader meaning than cog:
- cog: a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
- underling: an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
| cog (noun) | underling (noun) |
|---|---|
| tooth on the rim of gear wheel | an assistant subject to the authority or control of another |
| a subordinate who performs an important but routine function |
| cog (verb) | underling (verb) |
|---|---|
| join pieces of wood with cogs | |
| roll steel ingots |
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