converse vs contend

contend vs converse

converse is a noun but contend is not a noun.

converse is an adjective but contend is not an adjective.

converse and contend both are verbs.

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

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

converse: carry on a conversation
contend: have an argument about something

Other hyponyms of converse include argue, debate, fence, interview, question, interview, interview, chaffer, chat, chatter, chew the fat, chit-chat, chitchat, claver, confab, confabulate, gossip, jaw, natter, shoot the breeze, visit, snapchat.

converse (noun)	contend (noun)
a proposition obtained by conversion

converse (adjective)	contend (adjective)
of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other
turned about in order or relation

converse (verb)	contend (verb)
carry on a conversation	to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
	have an argument about something
	maintain or assert
	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 converse and contend

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