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mountain vs deluge

deluge vs mountain

mountain and deluge both are nouns.

mountain is not a verb while deluge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mountain Yes No No No
deluge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, deluge is a hyponym of mountain; that is, deluge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mountain:
  • mountain: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
  • deluge: an overwhelming number or amount
Other hyponyms of mountain include flood, inundation, torrent, haymow.
mountain (noun) deluge (noun)
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill a heavy rain
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
an overwhelming number or amount
mountain (verb) deluge (verb)
fill or cover completely, usually with water
charge someone with too many tasks
fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
Difference between mountain and deluge

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