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maggot vs grub

grub vs maggot

maggot and grub both are nouns.

maggot is not a verb while grub is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
maggot Yes No No No
grub Yes No Yes No
As nouns, grub is a hypernym of maggot; that is, grub is a word with a broader meaning than maggot:
  • maggot: the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
  • grub: a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects
maggot (noun) grub (noun)
the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects
informal terms for a meal
maggot (verb) grub (verb)
search about busily
ask for and get free; be a parasite
Difference between maggot and grub

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