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idle vs ineffective

ineffective vs idle

idle is a noun but ineffective is not a noun.

idle and ineffective both are adjectives.

idle is a verb but ineffective is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idle Yes Yes Yes No
ineffective No Yes No No
idle (noun) ineffective (noun)
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
idle (adjective) ineffective (adjective)
not in action or at work not producing an intended effect
silly or trivial lacking in power or forcefulness
not in active use lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not having a job
not yielding a return
without a basis in reason or fact
idle (verb) ineffective (verb)
run disconnected or idle
be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Difference between idle and ineffective

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