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mould vs cleave

cleave vs mould

mould is a noun but cleave is not a noun.

mould and cleave both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mould Yes No Yes No
cleave No No Yes No
As verbs, cleave is a hypernym of mould; that is, cleave is a word with a broader meaning than mould:
  • mould: fit tightly, follow the contours of
  • cleave: come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
Other hypernyms of mould include adhere, cling, cohere, stick.
mould (noun) cleave (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) cleave (verb)
become moldy; spoil due to humidity separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
shape or influence; give direction to make by cutting into
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
make something, usually for a specific function
form in clay, wax, etc
Difference between mould and cleave

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