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heave vs let out

let out vs heave

heave is a noun but let out is not a noun.

heave and let out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heave Yes No Yes No
let out No No Yes No
As verbs, let out is a hypernym of heave; that is, let out is a word with a broader meaning than heave:
  • heave: utter a sound, as with obvious effort
  • let out: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Other hypernyms of heave include emit, let loose, utter.
heave (noun) let out (noun)
throwing something heavy (with great effort)
the act of lifting something with great effort
the act of raising something
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
(geology) a horizontal dislocation
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
heave (verb) let out (verb)
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit make (clothes) larger
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
utter a sound, as with obvious effort bring out of a specific state
lift or elevate
throw with great effort
rise and move, as in waves or billows
move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
Difference between heave and let out

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