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devil vs grate

grate vs devil

devil and grate both are nouns.

devil and grate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devil Yes No Yes No
grate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, grate is a hyponym of devil; that is, grate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than devil:
  • devil: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • grate: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
devil (noun) grate (noun)
a word used in exclamations of confusion a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
an evil supernatural being a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
a cruel wicked and inhuman person a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
devil (verb) grate (verb)
coat or stuff with a spicy paste make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations scratch repeatedly
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
furnish with a grate
Difference between devil and grate

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