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eat vs gobble

gobble vs eat

eat is not a noun while gobble is a noun.

eat and gobble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eat No No Yes No
gobble Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gobble is a hyponym of eat; that is, gobble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than eat:
  • eat: take in solid food
  • gobble: eat hastily without proper chewing
eat (noun) gobble (noun)
the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
eat (verb) gobble (verb)
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys
take in solid food eat hastily without proper chewing
eat a meal; take a meal
take in food; used of animals only
use up (resources or materials)
worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
Difference between eat and gobble

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