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gad vs goad

goad vs gad

gad and goad both are nouns.

gad and goad both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gad Yes No Yes No
goad Yes No Yes No
As nouns, goad is a hypernym of gad; that is, goad is a word with a broader meaning than gad:
  • gad: a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
  • goad: a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
Other hypernyms of gad include prod.
gad (noun) goad (noun)
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
gad (verb) goad (verb)
wander aimlessly in search of pleasure annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
urge with or as if with a goad
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
give heart or courage to
Difference between gad and goad

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