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flame vs combust

combust vs flame

flame is a noun but combust is not a noun.

flame and combust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flame Yes No Yes No
combust No No Yes No
As verbs, combust is a hypernym of flame; that is, combust is a word with a broader meaning than flame:
  • flame: be in flames or aflame
  • combust: undergo combustion
Other hypernyms of flame include burn.
flame (noun) combust (noun)
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
flame (verb) combust (verb)
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium undergo combustion
be in flames or aflame get very angry and fly into a rage
shine with a sudden light cause to become violent or angry
start to burn or burst into flames
cause to burn or combust
Difference between flame and combust

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