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erect vs prick

prick vs erect

erect is not a noun while prick is a noun.

erect is an adjective but prick is not an adjective.

erect and prick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
erect No Yes Yes No
prick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, prick is a hyponym of erect; that is, prick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than erect:
  • erect: cause to rise up
  • prick: to stick up
Other hyponyms of erect include pitch, set up, cock up, prick up.
erect (noun) prick (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point
obscene terms for penis
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
erect (adjective) prick (adjective)
upright in position or posture
of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
erect (verb) prick (verb)
construct, build, or erect make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
cause to rise up deliver a sting to
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation
Difference between erect and prick

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