gargle vs lave
lave vs garglegargle is a noun but lave is not a noun.
gargle and lave both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gargle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| lave | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
lave is a hypernym of
gargle; that is, lave is a
word with a broader meaning than gargle:
- gargle: rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash
- lave: cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
Other hypernyms of gargle include
wash.
| gargle (noun) | lave (noun) |
|---|---|
| the sound produced while gargling | |
| a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth |
| gargle (verb) | lave (verb) |
|---|---|
| rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash | cleanse (one's body) with soap and water |
| utter with gargling or burbling sounds | wash one's face and hands |
| wash or flow against |
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