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daydream vs idle

idle vs daydream

daydream and idle both are nouns.

daydream is not an adjective while idle is an adjective.

daydream and idle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
daydream Yes No Yes No
idle Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, idle is a hypernym of daydream; that is, idle is a word with a broader meaning than daydream:
  • daydream: have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake
  • idle: be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Other hypernyms of daydream include laze, slug, stagnate.
daydream (noun) idle (noun)
absentminded dreaming while awake the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
daydream (adjective) idle (adjective)
not in action or at work
silly or trivial
not in active use
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not having a job
not yielding a return
without a basis in reason or fact
daydream (verb) idle (verb)
have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy run disconnected or idle
have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Difference between daydream and idle

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