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obey vs take orders

take orders vs obey

obey and take orders both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obey No No Yes No
take orders No No Yes No
As verbs, take orders is a hyponym of obey; that is, take orders is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obey:
  • obey: be obedient to
  • take orders: receive and be expected to follow directions or commands
Other hyponyms of obey include abide by, comply, follow, heed, listen, mind.
obey (verb) take orders (verb)
be obedient to receive and be expected to follow directions or commands
be ordained; enter the Christian ministry
Difference between obey and take orders

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