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expend vs trifle

trifle vs expend

expend is not a noun while trifle is a noun.

expend and trifle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expend No No Yes No
trifle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, trifle is a hyponym of expend; that is, trifle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expend:
  • expend: pay out
  • trifle: waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
Other hyponyms of expend include consume, squander, ware, waste, afford, blow, trifle away, wanton, wanton away, underspend, misspend, nickel-and-dime, penny-pinch, commit, invest, place, put, economise, economize, save, lay out, piddle, piddle away, wanton, wanton away, misspend.
expend (noun) trifle (noun)
something of small importance
a detail that is considered insignificant
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
expend (verb) trifle (verb)
use up (resources or materials) consider not very seriously
pay out act frivolously
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
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