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emit vs whirr

whirr vs emit

emit is not a noun while whirr is a noun.

emit and whirr both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emit No No Yes No
whirr Yes No Yes No
As verbs, whirr is a hyponym of emit; that is, whirr is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than emit:
  • emit: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  • whirr: make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
emit (noun) whirr (noun)
sound of something in rapid motion
emit (verb) whirr (verb)
expel (gases or odors) make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) make a soft swishing sound
give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
Difference between emit and whirr

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