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gather vs run up

run up vs gather

gather is a noun but run up is not a noun.

gather and run up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gather Yes No Yes No
run up No No Yes No
As verbs, run up is a hypernym of gather; that is, run up is a word with a broader meaning than gather:
  • gather: draw together into folds or puckers
  • run up: fasten by sewing; do needlework
Other hypernyms of gather include sew, sew together, stitch.
gather (noun) run up (noun)
the act of gathering something
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
gather (verb) run up (verb)
increase in amount by collecting or gathering pile up (debts or scores)
increase or develop raise by using ropes and pulleys
conclude from evidence fasten by sewing; do needlework
assemble or get together make by sewing together quickly
draw together into folds or puckers accumulate, sometimes as a debt
look for (food) in nature
draw and bring closer
collect in one place
get people together
Difference between gather and run up

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