flip vs somersault

somersault vs flip

flip and somersault both are nouns.

flip is an adjective but somersault is not an adjective.

flip and somersault both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flip	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
somersault	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, flip and somersault are synonyms defined as:

flip and somersault: an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

Other synonyms of flip include somersaulting, somerset, summersault, summerset.

flip (noun)	somersault (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team	an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
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)	somersault (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect

flip (verb)	somersault (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)	do a somersault
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 somersault

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