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foray vs perforate

perforate vs foray

foray is a noun but perforate is not a noun.

foray is not an adjective while perforate is an adjective.

foray and perforate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foray Yes No Yes No
perforate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, perforate is a hypernym of foray; that is, perforate is a word with a broader meaning than foray:
  • foray: briefly enter enemy territory
  • perforate: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Other hypernyms of foray include penetrate.
foray (noun) perforate (noun)
a sudden short attack
an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
foray (adjective) perforate (adjective)
having a hole cut through
foray (verb) perforate (verb)
briefly enter enemy territory make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
steal goods; take as spoils pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Difference between foray and perforate

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