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gum vs apply

apply vs gum

gum is a noun but apply is not a noun.

gum and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gum Yes No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of gum; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than gum:
  • gum: cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum
  • apply: coat, cover or smear a surface with
Other hypernyms of gum include put on.
gum (noun) apply (noun)
the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum
wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying
cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
gum (verb) apply (verb)
exude or form gum ask (for something)
become sticky refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum coat, cover or smear a surface with
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
Difference between gum and apply

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