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cutting vs knifelike

knifelike vs cutting

cutting is a noun but knifelike is not a noun.

cutting and knifelike both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cutting Yes Yes No No
knifelike No Yes No No
As adjectives, cutting and knifelike are synonyms defined as:
  • cutting and knifelike: painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Other synonyms of cutting include keen, lancinate, lancinating, piercing, stabbing.
cutting (noun) knifelike (noun)
the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
the act of cutting something into parts
the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
the act of diluting something
removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
the division of a deck of cards before dealing
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
a piece cut off from the main part of something
a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
cutting (adjective) knifelike (adjective)
unpleasantly cold and damp having a sharp or distinct edge
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Difference between cutting and knifelike

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