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live vs nest

nest vs live

live is not a noun while nest is a noun.

live is an adjective but nest is not an adjective.

live and nest both are verbs.

live is an adverb but nest is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
live No Yes Yes Yes
nest Yes No Yes No
As verbs, nest is a hyponym of live; that is, nest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than live:
  • live: be an inhabitant of or reside in
  • nest: inhabit a nest, usually after building
live (noun) nest (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement
furniture pieces made to fit close together
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a cosy or secluded retreat
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
live (adjective) nest (adjective)
possessing life
exerting force or containing energy
actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
charged or energized with electricity
of current relevance
elastic; rebounds readily
abounding with life and energy
charged with an explosive
highly reverberant
in current use or ready for use
capable of erupting
live (verb) nest (verb)
have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations fit together or fit inside
have life, be alive gather nests
support oneself move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
continue to live and avoid dying inhabit a nest, usually after building
lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
pursue a positive and satisfying existence
be an inhabitant of or reside in
live (adverb) nest (adverb)
not recorded
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