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comprehend vs tumble

tumble vs comprehend

comprehend is not a noun while tumble is a noun.

comprehend and tumble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
comprehend No No Yes No
tumble Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tumble is a hyponym of comprehend; that is, tumble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than comprehend:
  • comprehend: get the meaning of something
  • tumble: understand, usually after some initial difficulty
Other hyponyms of comprehend include figure, catch on, cotton on, get it, get onto, get wise, latch on, twig, intuit, digest.
comprehend (noun) tumble (noun)
an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
a sudden drop from an upright position
comprehend (verb) tumble (verb)
get the meaning of something do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully
to become aware of through the senses fall suddenly and sharply
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying
understand, usually after some initial difficulty
throw together in a confused mass
fall down, as if collapsing
fall apart
roll over and over, back and forth
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
fly around
Difference between comprehend and tumble

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