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flip-flop vs second thought

second thought vs flip-flop

flip-flop and second thought both are nouns.

flip-flop is a verb but second thought is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flip-flop Yes No Yes No
second thought Yes No No No
As nouns, second thought is a hyponym of flip-flop; that is, second thought is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flip-flop:
  • flip-flop: a decision to reverse an earlier decision
  • second thought: thinking again about a choice previously made
Other hyponyms of flip-flop include afterthought, reconsideration, rethink.
flip-flop (noun) second thought (noun)
a backward somersault thinking again about a choice previously made
an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states
a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
flip-flop (verb) second thought (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Difference between flip-flop and second thought

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