knock vs notice

notice vs knock

knock and notice both are nouns.

knock and notice both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
knock	Yes	No	Yes	No
notice	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, notice is a hypernym of knock; that is, notice is a word with a broader meaning than knock:

knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
notice: make or write a comment on

Other hypernyms of knock include comment, point out, remark.

knock (noun)	notice (noun)
the act of hitting vigorously	the act of noticing or paying attention
negative criticism	polite or favorable attention
a vigorous blow	a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)	an announcement containing information about an event
a bad experience	a request for payment
	advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract
	a short critical review

knock (verb)	notice (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	make or write a comment on
knock against with force or violence	express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
rap with the knuckles	notice or perceive
deliver a sharp blow or push	discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
make light, repeated taps on a surface
sound like a car engine that is firing too early

Difference between knock and notice

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