contend vs equal

equal vs contend

contend is not a noun while equal is a noun.

contend is not an adjective while equal is an adjective.

contend and equal both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contend	No	No	Yes	No
equal	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, equal is a hyponym of contend; that is, equal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contend:

contend: compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
equal: be equal to in quality or ability

Other hyponyms of contend include go for, try for, play, run off, race, run, rival, emulate, match, rival, touch.

contend (noun)	equal (noun)
	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

contend (adjective)	equal (adjective)
	having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
	having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

contend (verb)	equal (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
have an argument about something	be identical or equivalent to
maintain or assert	be equal to in quality or ability
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

Difference between contend and equal

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