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handle vs dispose of

dispose of vs handle

handle is a noun but dispose of is not a noun.

handle and dispose of both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
handle Yes No Yes No
dispose of No No Yes No
As verbs, dispose of is a hyponym of handle; that is, dispose of is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than handle:
  • handle: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
  • dispose of: deal with or settle
handle (noun) dispose of (noun)
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
handle (verb) dispose of (verb)
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression deal with or settle
touch, lift, or hold with the hands
handle effectively
show and train
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
interact in a certain way
Difference between handle and dispose of

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