freewheel vs subsist
subsist vs freewheelfreewheel is a noun but subsist is not a noun.
freewheel and subsist both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| freewheel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| subsist | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
subsist is a hypernym of
freewheel; that is, subsist is a
word with a broader meaning than freewheel:
- freewheel: live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
- subsist: support oneself
| freewheel (noun) | subsist (noun) |
|---|---|
| a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting) |
| freewheel (verb) | subsist (verb) |
|---|---|
| coast in a vehicle using the freewheel | support oneself |
| live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely |
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