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gallivant vs swan

swan vs gallivant

gallivant is not a noun while swan is a noun.

gallivant and swan both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gallivant No No Yes No
swan Yes No Yes No
As verbs, swan is a hypernym of gallivant; that is, swan is a word with a broader meaning than gallivant:
  • gallivant: wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
  • swan: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Other hypernyms of gallivant include cast, drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, tramp, vagabond, wander.
gallivant (noun) swan (noun)
stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
gallivant (verb) swan (verb)
wander aimlessly in search of pleasure to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
sweep majestically
Difference between gallivant and swan

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