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equal vs compete

compete vs equal

equal is a noun but compete is not a noun.

equal is an adjective but compete is not an adjective.

equal and compete both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
equal Yes Yes Yes No
compete No No Yes No
As verbs, compete is a hypernym of equal; that is, compete is a word with a broader meaning than equal:
  • equal: be equal to in quality or ability
  • compete: compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
Other hypernyms of equal include contend, vie.
equal (noun) compete (noun)
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
equal (adjective) compete (adjective)
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
equal (verb) compete (verb)
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
be identical or equivalent to
be equal to in quality or ability
Difference between equal and compete

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