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earmark vs appropriate

appropriate vs earmark

earmark is a noun but appropriate is not a noun.

earmark is not an adjective while appropriate is an adjective.

earmark and appropriate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
earmark Yes No Yes No
appropriate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, earmark and appropriate are synonyms defined as:
  • earmark and appropriate: give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Other synonyms of earmark include allow, reserve, set aside.
earmark (noun) appropriate (noun)
a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something
identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal
earmark (adjective) appropriate (adjective)
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
earmark (verb) appropriate (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Difference between earmark and appropriate

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