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crack vs tell

tell vs crack

crack is a noun but tell is not a noun.

crack is an adjective but tell is not an adjective.

crack and tell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crack Yes Yes Yes No
tell No No Yes No
As verbs, tell is a hypernym of crack; that is, tell is a word with a broader meaning than crack:
  • crack: tell spontaneously
  • tell: narrate or give a detailed account of
Other hypernyms of crack include narrate, recite, recount.
crack (noun) tell (noun)
the act of cracking something
a usually brief attempt
a narrow opening
a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive
a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts
witty remark
a sudden sharp noise
a long narrow cleft
a long narrow depression in a surface
a chance to do something
crack (adjective) tell (adjective)
of the highest quality
crack (verb) tell (verb)
break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension discern or comprehend
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only mark as different
break partially but keep its integrity let something be known
cause to become cracked narrate or give a detailed account of
reduce (petroleum) to a simpler compound by cracking give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
break into simpler molecules by means of heat give evidence
pass through (a barrier) express in words
tell spontaneously inform positively and with certainty and confidence
hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise
suffer a nervous breakdown
make a sharp sound
make a very sharp explosive sound
gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions
Difference between crack and tell

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