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drill vs drill in

drill in vs drill

drill is a noun but drill in is not a noun.

drill and drill in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drill Yes No Yes No
drill in No No Yes No
As verbs, drill in is a hyponym of drill; that is, drill in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than drill:
  • drill: teach by repetition
  • drill in: teach by drills and repetition
Other hyponyms of drill include beat in, hammer in, ram down, inculcate, infuse, instill.
drill (noun) drill in (noun)
systematic training by multiple repetitions
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
drill (verb) drill in (verb)
learn by repetition teach by drills and repetition
teach by repetition
train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
undergo military training or do military exercises
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
Difference between drill and drill in

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