jerk vs rate

jerk and rate both are nouns.

jerk and rate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jerk	Yes	No	Yes	No
rate	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, rate is a hypernym of jerk; that is, rate is a word with a broader meaning than jerk:

jerk: (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
rate: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

jerk (noun)	rate (noun)
an abrupt spasmodic movement	the relative speed of progress or change
a sudden abrupt pull	amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms	a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun	a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
a dull stupid fatuous person
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

jerk (verb)	rate (verb)
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion	assign a rank or rating to
throw or toss with a quick motion	estimate the value of
pull, or move with a sudden movement	be worthy of or have a certain rating
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

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