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name vs speak of the devil

speak of the devil vs name

name is a noun but speak of the devil is not a noun.

name and speak of the devil both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
speak of the devil No No Yes No
As verbs, speak of the devil is a hyponym of name; that is, speak of the devil is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than name:
  • name: make reference to
  • speak of the devil: mention someone's name who just then appears
name (noun) speak of the devil (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
name (verb) speak of the devil (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis mention someone's name who just then appears
identify as in botany or biology, for example
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
make reference to
mention and identify by name
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between name and speak of the devil

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