crank vs amphetamine

amphetamine vs crank

crank and amphetamine both are nouns.

crank is an adjective but amphetamine is not an adjective.

crank is a verb but amphetamine is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crank	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
amphetamine	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, amphetamine is a hypernym of crank; that is, amphetamine is a word with a broader meaning than crank:

crank: an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
amphetamine: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

Other hypernyms of crank include pep pill, speed, upper, controlled substance.

crank (noun)	amphetamine (noun)
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle	a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
a bad-tempered person
a whimsically eccentric person

crank (adjective)	amphetamine (adjective)
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

crank (verb)	amphetamine (verb)
rotate with a crank
bend into the shape of a crank
fasten with a crank
start by cranking
travel along a zigzag path

Difference between crank and amphetamine

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