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obtain vs bum

bum vs obtain

obtain is not a noun while bum is a noun.

obtain is not an adjective while bum is an adjective.

obtain and bum both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obtain No No Yes No
bum Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, bum is a hyponym of obtain; that is, bum is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obtain:
  • obtain: come into possession of
  • bum: ask for and get free; be a parasite
obtain (noun) bum (noun)
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
a vagrant
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
person who does no work
obtain (adjective) bum (adjective)
of very poor quality; flimsy
obtain (verb) bum (verb)
receive a specified treatment (abstract) ask for and get free; be a parasite
come into possession of be lazy or idle
be valid, applicable, or true
Difference between obtain and bum

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