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equal vs gibe

gibe vs equal

equal and gibe both are nouns.

equal is an adjective but gibe is not an adjective.

equal and gibe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
equal Yes Yes Yes No
gibe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gibe is a hyponym of equal; that is, gibe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than equal:
  • equal: be identical or equivalent to
  • gibe: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
equal (noun) gibe (noun)
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
equal (adjective) gibe (adjective)
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
equal (verb) gibe (verb)
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching laugh at with contempt and derision
be identical or equivalent to be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be equal to in quality or ability
Difference between equal and gibe

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