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initiate vs newbie

newbie vs initiate

initiate and newbie both are nouns.

initiate is a verb but newbie is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
initiate Yes No Yes No
newbie Yes No No No
As nouns, newbie is a hyponym of initiate; that is, newbie is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than initiate:
  • initiate: someone new to a field or activity
  • newbie: any new participant in some activity
initiate (noun) newbie (noun)
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity any new participant in some activity
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
someone new to a field or activity
initiate (verb) newbie (verb)
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
bring up a topic for discussion
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
bring into being
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Difference between initiate and newbie

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