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dial vs choose

choose vs dial

dial is a noun but choose is not a noun.

dial and choose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dial Yes No Yes No
choose No No Yes No
As verbs, choose is a hypernym of dial; that is, choose is a word with a broader meaning than dial:
  • dial: choose by means of a dial
  • choose: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Other hypernyms of dial include pick out, select, take.
dial (noun) choose (noun)
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
dial (verb) choose (verb)
choose by means of a dial pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
operate a dial to select a telephone number see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way
select as an alternative over another
Difference between dial and choose

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