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forge vs foliate

foliate vs forge

forge is a noun but foliate is not a noun.

forge is not an adjective while foliate is an adjective.

forge and foliate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forge Yes No Yes No
foliate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, foliate is a hyponym of forge; that is, foliate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than forge:
  • forge: create by hammering
  • foliate: hammer into thin flat foils
Other hyponyms of forge include dropforge.
forge (noun) foliate (noun)
a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
forge (adjective) foliate (adjective)
ornamented with foliage or foils
(often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves
(especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata
forge (verb) foliate (verb)
create by hammering grow leaves
make a copy of with the intent to deceive number the pages of a book or manuscript
make out of components (often in an improvising manner) coat or back with metal foil
make something, usually for a specific function hammer into thin flat foils
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort decorate with leaves
move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
move ahead steadily
Difference between forge and foliate

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