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ferment vs ignite

ignite vs ferment

ferment is a noun but ignite is not a noun.

ferment and ignite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ferment Yes No Yes No
ignite No No Yes No
As verbs, ignite is a hypernym of ferment; that is, ignite is a word with a broader meaning than ferment:
  • ferment: work up into agitation or excitement
  • ignite: arouse or excite feelings and passions
Other hypernyms of ferment include fire up, heat, inflame, stir up, wake.
ferment (noun) ignite (noun)
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
ferment (verb) ignite (verb)
go sour or spoil start or maintain a fire in
cause to undergo fermentation arouse or excite feelings and passions
work up into agitation or excitement cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
be in an agitated or excited state start to burn or burst into flames
Difference between ferment and ignite

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