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flip vs peruse

peruse vs flip

flip is a noun but peruse is not a noun.

flip is an adjective but peruse is not an adjective.

flip and peruse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flip Yes Yes Yes No
peruse No No Yes No
As verbs, peruse is a hypernym of flip; that is, peruse is a word with a broader meaning than flip:
  • flip: look through a book or other written material
  • peruse: examine or consider with attention and in detail
flip (noun) peruse (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
the act of flipping a coin
a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
a sudden, quick movement
hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
flip (adjective) peruse (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect
flip (verb) peruse (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) examine or consider with attention and in detail
go mad, go crazy
react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
throw or toss with a light motion
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
move with a flick or light motion
lightly throw to see which side comes up
cause to move with a flick
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
look through a book or other written material
Difference between flip and peruse

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