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fine vs impose

impose vs fine

fine is a noun but impose is not a noun.

fine is an adjective but impose is not an adjective.

fine and impose both are verbs.

fine is an adverb but impose is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fine Yes Yes Yes Yes
impose No No Yes No
As verbs, impose is a hypernym of fine; that is, impose is a word with a broader meaning than fine:
  • fine: impose a fine on
  • impose: impose and collect
Other hypernyms of fine include levy.
fine (noun) impose (noun)
money extracted as a penalty
fine (adjective) impose (adjective)
of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles
characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment
minutely precise especially in differences in meaning
free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
thin in thickness or diameter
fine (verb) impose (verb)
impose a fine on impose something unpleasant
record a fine as a penalty in a police record impose and collect
compel to behave in a certain way
fine (adverb) impose (adverb)
an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
in a delicate manner
Difference between fine and impose

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