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exhaust vs spew

spew vs exhaust

exhaust is a noun but spew is not a noun.

exhaust and spew both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exhaust Yes No Yes No
spew No No Yes No
As verbs, spew is a hyponym of exhaust; that is, spew is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exhaust:
  • exhaust: eliminate (a substance)
  • spew: eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical
exhaust (noun) spew (noun)
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
exhaust (verb) spew (verb)
wear out completely eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
eliminate (a substance) expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
use up the whole supply of eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical
use up (resources or materials)
deplete
Difference between exhaust and spew

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