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collect vs gather

gather vs collect

collect and gather both are nouns.

collect is an adjective but gather is not an adjective.

collect and gather both are verbs.

collect is an adverb but gather is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
collect Yes Yes Yes Yes
gather Yes No Yes No
As verbs, collect and gather are synonyms defined as:
  • collect and gather: assemble or get together
Other synonyms of collect include garner, pull together.
collect (noun) gather (noun)
a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England the act of gathering something
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
collect (adjective) gather (adjective)
payable by the recipient on delivery
collect (verb) gather (verb)
assemble or get together increase in amount by collecting or gathering
get or bring together increase or develop
get or gather together conclude from evidence
call for and obtain payment of assemble or get together
gather or collect draw together into folds or puckers
look for (food) in nature
draw and bring closer
collect in one place
get people together
collect (adverb) gather (adverb)
make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays
Difference between collect and gather

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