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determine vs clinch

clinch vs determine

determine is not a noun while clinch is a noun.

determine and clinch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
determine No No Yes No
clinch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, clinch is a hyponym of determine; that is, clinch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than determine:
  • determine: settle conclusively; come to terms
  • clinch: settle conclusively
Other hyponyms of determine include clear, solve, concert, compromise.
determine (noun) clinch (noun)
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
a tight or amorous embrace
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
a small slip noose made with seizing
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
determine (verb) clinch (verb)
reach, make, or come to a decision about something settle conclusively
fix conclusively or authoritatively flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
shape or influence; give direction to secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of hold in a tight grasp
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study embrace amorously
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
Difference between determine and clinch

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