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immerse vs perforate

perforate vs immerse

immerse is not an adjective while perforate is an adjective.

immerse and perforate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
immerse No No Yes No
perforate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, perforate is a hypernym of immerse; that is, perforate is a word with a broader meaning than immerse:
  • immerse: thrust or throw into
  • perforate: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Other hypernyms of immerse include penetrate.
immerse (adjective) perforate (adjective)
having a hole cut through
immerse (verb) perforate (verb)
devote (oneself) fully to make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
cause to be immersed pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
thrust or throw into
enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
Difference between immerse and perforate

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