hug vs embracing
embracing vs hughug and embracing both are nouns.
hug is a verb but embracing is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hug | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| embracing | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
embracing is a hypernym of
hug; that is, embracing is a
word with a broader meaning than hug:
- hug: a tight or amorous embrace
- embracing: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Other hypernyms of hug include
embrace, embracement.
| hug (noun) | embracing (noun) |
|---|---|
| a tight or amorous embrace | the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) |
| hug (verb) | embracing (verb) |
|---|---|
| fit closely or tightly | |
| hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness |
Words related to "hug"
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