incline vs get down

get down vs incline

incline is a noun but get down is not a noun.

incline and get down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
incline	Yes	No	Yes	No
get down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, get down is a hypernym of incline; that is, get down is a word with a broader meaning than incline:

incline: lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
get down: move something or somebody to a lower position

Other hypernyms of incline include bring down, let down, lower, take down.

incline (noun)	get down (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels
an elevated geological formation

incline (verb)	get down (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief	take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
feel favorably disposed or willing	put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
be at an angle	pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow	lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well	move something or somebody to a lower position
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined	alight from (a horse)
	lower (one's body) as by kneeling

Difference between incline and get down

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