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ferry vs convey

convey vs ferry

ferry is a noun but convey is not a noun.

ferry and convey both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ferry Yes No Yes No
convey No No Yes No
As verbs, convey is a hypernym of ferry; that is, convey is a word with a broader meaning than ferry:
  • ferry: transport from one place to another
  • convey: take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
Other hypernyms of ferry include bring, take.
ferry (noun) convey (noun)
transport by boat or aircraft
a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
ferry (verb) convey (verb)
travel by ferry (of information) make known; pass on
transport by ferry serve as a means for expressing something
transport from one place to another go or come after and bring or take back
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
transmit a title or property
transfer to another
Difference between ferry and convey

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