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consist vs gibe

gibe vs consist

consist is not a noun while gibe is a noun.

consist and gibe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consist No No Yes No
gibe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gibe is a hypernym of consist; that is, gibe is a word with a broader meaning than consist:
  • consist: be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
  • gibe: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Other hypernyms of consist include agree, check, correspond, fit, jibe, match, tally.
consist (noun) gibe (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
consist (verb) gibe (verb)
originate (in) laugh at with contempt and derision
be composed of be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in
Difference between consist and gibe

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