grub vs obtain
obtain vs grubgrub is a noun but obtain is not a noun.
grub and obtain both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| grub | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| obtain | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
obtain is a hypernym of
grub; that is, obtain is a
word with a broader meaning than grub:
- grub: ask for and get free; be a parasite
- obtain: come into possession of
| grub (noun) | obtain (noun) |
|---|---|
| a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects | |
| informal terms for a meal |
| grub (verb) | obtain (verb) |
|---|---|
| search about busily | receive a specified treatment (abstract) |
| ask for and get free; be a parasite | come into possession of |
| be valid, applicable, or true |
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