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nest vs populate

populate vs nest

nest is a noun but populate is not a noun.

nest and populate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nest Yes No Yes No
populate No No Yes No
As verbs, populate is a hypernym of nest; that is, populate is a word with a broader meaning than nest:
  • nest: inhabit a nest, usually after building
  • populate: be an inhabitant of or reside in
Other hypernyms of nest include dwell, inhabit, live.
nest (noun) populate (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) populate (verb)
fit together or fit inside fill with inhabitants
gather nests be an inhabitant of or reside in
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
inhabit a nest, usually after building
Difference between nest and populate

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