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gobble vs eat

eat vs gobble

gobble is a noun but eat is not a noun.

gobble and eat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gobble Yes No Yes No
eat No No Yes No
As verbs, eat is a hypernym of gobble; that is, eat is a word with a broader meaning than gobble:
  • gobble: eat hastily without proper chewing
  • eat: take in solid food
gobble (noun) eat (noun)
the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
gobble (verb) eat (verb)
make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
eat hastily without proper chewing take in solid food
eat a meal; take a meal
take in food; used of animals only
use up (resources or materials)
worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
Difference between gobble and eat

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