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crowing vs boast

boast vs crowing

crowing and boast both are nouns.

crowing is an adjective but boast is not an adjective.

crowing is not a verb while boast is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crowing Yes Yes No No
boast Yes No Yes No
As nouns, boast is a hypernym of crowing; that is, boast is a word with a broader meaning than crowing:
  • crowing: an instance of boastful talk
  • boast: speaking of yourself in superlatives
Other hypernyms of crowing include boasting, jactitation, self-praise.
crowing (noun) boast (noun)
an instance of boastful talk speaking of yourself in superlatives
crowing (adjective) boast (adjective)
exhibiting self-importance
crowing (verb) boast (verb)
show off
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
Difference between crowing and boast

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