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friction vs exertion

exertion vs friction

friction and exertion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
friction Yes No No No
exertion Yes No No No
As nouns, exertion is a hypernym of friction; that is, exertion is a word with a broader meaning than friction:
  • friction: effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
  • exertion: use of physical or mental energy; hard work
Other hypernyms of friction include effort, elbow grease, sweat, travail.
friction (noun) exertion (noun)
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure use of physical or mental energy; hard work
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
a state of conflict between persons
Difference between friction and exertion

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