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glint vs seem

seem vs glint

glint is a noun but seem is not a noun.

glint and seem both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glint Yes No Yes No
seem No No Yes No
As verbs, seem is a hypernym of glint; that is, seem is a word with a broader meaning than glint:
  • glint: be shiny, as if wet
  • seem: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Other hypernyms of glint include appear, look.
glint (noun) seem (noun)
a spatially localized brightness
a momentary flash of light
glint (verb) seem (verb)
be shiny, as if wet give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
throw a glance at; take a brief look at (of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
Difference between glint and seem

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