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overfeed vs feed

feed vs overfeed

overfeed is not a noun while feed is a noun.

overfeed and feed both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overfeed No No Yes No
feed Yes No Yes No
As verbs, feed is a hypernym of overfeed; that is, feed is a word with a broader meaning than overfeed:
  • overfeed: feed excessively
  • feed: give food to
Other hypernyms of overfeed include give.
overfeed (noun) feed (noun)
food for domestic livestock
overfeed (verb) feed (verb)
feed excessively provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
introduce continuously
take in food; used of animals only
give food to
serve as food for; be the food for
feed into; supply
provide as food
gratify
profit from in an exploitatory manner
move along, of liquids
support or promote
Difference between overfeed and feed

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