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fume vs give off

give off vs fume

fume is a noun but give off is not a noun.

fume and give off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fume Yes No Yes No
give off No No Yes No
As verbs, give off is a hypernym of fume; that is, give off is a word with a broader meaning than fume:
  • fume: emit a cloud of fine particles
  • give off: give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
Other hypernyms of fume include emit, give out.
fume (noun) give off (noun)
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
fume (verb) give off (verb)
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face have as a by-product
be mad, angry, or furious give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests
emit a cloud of fine particles
Difference between fume and give off

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