compliment vs greet
greet vs complimentcompliment is a noun but greet is not a noun.
compliment and greet both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| compliment | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| greet | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
greet is a hypernym of
compliment; that is, greet is a
word with a broader meaning than compliment:
- compliment: express respect or esteem for
- greet: send greetings to
| compliment (noun) | greet (noun) |
|---|---|
| a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration |
| compliment (verb) | greet (verb) |
|---|---|
| say something to someone that expresses praise | react to in a certain way |
| express respect or esteem for | express greetings upon meeting someone |
| send greetings to | |
| be perceived by |
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