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move on vs ratchet

ratchet vs move on

move on is not a noun while ratchet is a noun.

move on and ratchet both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
move on No No Yes No
ratchet Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ratchet is a hyponym of move on; that is, ratchet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move on:
  • move on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • ratchet: move by degrees in one direction only
move on (noun) ratchet (noun)
mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
move on (verb) ratchet (verb)
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense move by degrees in one direction only
Difference between move on and ratchet

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