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fat vs fatten

fatten vs fat

fat is a noun but fatten is not a noun.

fat is an adjective but fatten is not an adjective.

fat and fatten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fat Yes Yes Yes No
fatten No No Yes No
As verbs, fat and fatten are synonyms defined as:
  • fat and fatten: make fat or plump
Other synonyms of fat include fatten out, fatten up, fill out, flesh out, plump, plump out.
fat (noun) fatten (noun)
excess bodily weight
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
fat (adjective) fatten (adjective)
having an (over)abundance of flesh
containing or composed of fat
marked by great fruitfulness
lucrative
having a relatively large diameter
fat (verb) fatten (verb)
make fat or plump make fat or plump
Difference between fat and fatten

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