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gibe vs bear out

bear out vs gibe

gibe is a noun but bear out is not a noun.

gibe and bear out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gibe Yes No Yes No
bear out No No Yes No
As verbs, bear out is a hyponym of gibe; that is, bear out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gibe:
  • gibe: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  • bear out: support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
gibe (noun) bear out (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
gibe (verb) bear out (verb)
laugh at with contempt and derision support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between gibe and bear out

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