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nest vs collect

collect vs nest

nest and collect both are nouns.

nest is not an adjective while collect is an adjective.

nest and collect both are verbs.

nest is not an adverb while collect is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nest Yes No Yes No
collect Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, collect is a hypernym of nest; that is, collect is a word with a broader meaning than nest:
  • nest: gather nests
  • collect: assemble or get together
Other hypernyms of nest include garner, gather, pull together.
nest (noun) collect (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
furniture pieces made to fit close together
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a cosy or secluded retreat
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
nest (adjective) collect (adjective)
payable by the recipient on delivery
nest (verb) collect (verb)
fit together or fit inside assemble or get together
gather nests get or bring together
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position get or gather together
inhabit a nest, usually after building call for and obtain payment of
gather or collect
nest (adverb) collect (adverb)
make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays
Difference between nest and collect

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