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nest vs hive

hive vs nest

nest and hive both are nouns.

nest and hive both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nest Yes No Yes No
hive Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hive is a hyponym of nest; that is, hive is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than nest:
  • nest: a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
  • hive: a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
Other hyponyms of nest include beehive, bird's nest, bird nest, birdnest, drey, mouse's nest, mouse nest, nidus.
nest (noun) hive (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees
furniture pieces made to fit close together a teeming multitude
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
a cosy or secluded retreat
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
nest (verb) hive (verb)
fit together or fit inside gather into a hive
gather nests move together in a hive or as if in a hive
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position store, like bees
inhabit a nest, usually after building
Difference between nest and hive

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