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drill vs teach

teach vs drill

drill is a noun but teach is not a noun.

drill and teach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drill Yes No Yes No
teach No No Yes No
As verbs, teach is a hypernym of drill; that is, teach is a word with a broader meaning than drill:
  • drill: teach by repetition
  • teach: impart skills or knowledge to
Other hypernyms of drill include instruct, learn.
drill (noun) teach (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) teach (verb)
learn by repetition accustom gradually to some action or attitude
teach by repetition impart skills or knowledge to
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 teach

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