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govern vs need

need vs govern

govern is not a noun while need is a noun.

govern and need both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
govern No No Yes No
need Yes No Yes No
As verbs, need is a hypernym of govern; that is, need is a word with a broader meaning than govern:
  • govern: require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood
  • need: require as useful, just, or proper
Other hypernyms of govern include ask, call for, demand, involve, necessitate, postulate, require, take.
govern (noun) need (noun)
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
anything that is necessary but lacking
a condition requiring relief
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
govern (verb) need (verb)
exercise authority over; as of nations have need of
direct or strongly influence the behavior of have or feel a need for
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations require as useful, just, or proper
require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood
Difference between govern and need

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