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gross vs realize

realize vs gross

gross is a noun but realize is not a noun.

gross is an adjective but realize is not an adjective.

gross and realize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gross Yes Yes Yes No
realize No No Yes No
As verbs, realize is a hypernym of gross; that is, realize is a word with a broader meaning than gross:
  • gross: earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
  • realize: earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Other hypernyms of gross include bring in, clear, earn, gain, make, pull in, realise, take in.
gross (noun) realize (noun)
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
twelve dozen
gross (adjective) realize (adjective)
before any deductions
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
repellently fat
lacking fine distinctions or detail
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features)
gross (verb) realize (verb)
earn before taxes, expenses, etc. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
be fully aware or cognizant of
make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
convert into cash; of goods and property
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Difference between gross and realize

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