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mouth vs falter

falter vs mouth

mouth and falter both are nouns.

mouth and falter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mouth Yes No Yes No
falter Yes No Yes No
As verbs, falter is a hyponym of mouth; that is, falter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mouth:
  • mouth: express in speech
  • falter: speak haltingly
mouth (noun) falter (noun)
the opening of a jar or bottle the act of pausing uncertainly
the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
an impudent or insolent rejoinder
the point where a stream issues into a larger body of water
an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge)
a person conceived as a consumer of food
a spokesperson (as a lawyer)
mouth (verb) falter (verb)
express in speech speak haltingly
articulate silently; form words with the lips only walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly
touch with the mouth move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
be unsure or weak
Difference between mouth and falter

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