mould vs adhere

adhere vs mould

mould is a noun but adhere is not a noun.

mould and adhere both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mould	Yes	No	Yes	No
adhere	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, adhere is a hypernym of mould; that is, adhere is a word with a broader meaning than mould:

mould: fit tightly, follow the contours of
adhere: come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

Other hypernyms of mould include cleave, cling, cohere, stick.

mould (noun)	adhere (noun)
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
sculpture produced by molding
a distinctive nature, character, or type
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
the process of becoming mildewed
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
loose soil rich in organic matter

mould (verb)	adhere (verb)
become moldy; spoil due to humidity	follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
shape or influence; give direction to	stick to firmly
fit tightly, follow the contours of	come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold	be compatible or in accordance with
make something, usually for a specific function	be loyal to
form in clay, wax, etc	be a devoted follower or supporter

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