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gorge vs eat

eat vs gorge

gorge is a noun but eat is not a noun.

gorge and eat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gorge Yes No Yes No
eat No No Yes No
As verbs, eat is a hypernym of gorge; that is, eat is a word with a broader meaning than gorge:
  • gorge: overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
  • eat: eat a meal; take a meal
gorge (noun) eat (noun)
the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
gorge (verb) eat (verb)
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
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 gorge and eat

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