munch vs masticate
masticate vs munchmunch is a noun but masticate is not a noun.
munch and masticate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| munch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| masticate | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
masticate is a hypernym of
munch; that is, masticate is a
word with a broader meaning than munch:
- munch: crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound
- masticate: chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
| munch (noun) | masticate (noun) |
|---|---|
| a large bite |
| munch (verb) | masticate (verb) |
|---|---|
| crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound | chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth |
| grind and knead |
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