WordCmp.com

nest vs imbed

imbed vs nest

nest is a noun but imbed is not a noun.

nest and imbed both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nest Yes No Yes No
imbed No No Yes No
As verbs, imbed is a hypernym of nest; that is, imbed is a word with a broader meaning than nest:
  • nest: fit together or fit inside
  • imbed: fix or set securely or deeply
Other hypernyms of nest include embed, engraft, implant, plant.
nest (noun) imbed (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement
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 (verb) imbed (verb)
fit together or fit inside fix or set securely or deeply
gather nests
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
inhabit a nest, usually after building
Difference between nest and imbed

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.