engulf vs envelop
envelop vs engulfengulf and envelop both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| engulf | No | No | Yes | No |
| envelop | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
envelop is a hypernym of
engulf; that is, envelop is a
word with a broader meaning than engulf:
- engulf: flow over or cover completely
- envelop: enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
| engulf (verb) | envelop (verb) |
|---|---|
| devote (oneself) fully to | enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering |
| flow over or cover completely |
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