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give off vs reek

reek vs give off

give off is not a noun while reek is a noun.

give off and reek both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give off No No Yes No
reek Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reek is a hyponym of give off; that is, reek is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give off:
  • give off: give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
  • reek: give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
Other hyponyms of give off include effuse, reflect, shine, spark, sparkle, radiate, scintillate, fume, smoke, shoot, ray, steam.
give off (noun) reek (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
give off (verb) reek (verb)
have as a by-product be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc. smell badly and offensively
have an element suggestive (of something)
give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
Difference between give off and reek

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