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gibe vs resemble

resemble vs gibe

gibe is a noun but resemble is not a noun.

gibe and resemble both are verbs.

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

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