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hoot vs emit

emit vs hoot

hoot is a noun but emit is not a noun.

hoot and emit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hoot Yes No Yes No
emit No No Yes No
As verbs, emit is a hypernym of hoot; that is, emit is a word with a broader meaning than hoot:
  • hoot: to utter a loud clamorous shout
  • emit: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Other hypernyms of hoot include let loose, let out, utter.
As verbs, emit is a hypernym of hoot; that is, emit is a word with a broader meaning than hoot:
  • hoot: utter the characteristic sound of owls
  • emit: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Other hypernyms of hoot include let loose, let out, utter.
hoot (noun) emit (noun)
something of little value
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
hoot (verb) emit (verb)
to utter a loud clamorous shout expel (gases or odors)
utter the characteristic sound of owls express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
Difference between hoot and emit

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