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overheating vs warming

warming vs overheating

overheating and warming both are nouns.

overheating is not an adjective while warming is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overheating Yes No No No
warming Yes Yes No No
As nouns, warming is a hypernym of overheating; that is, warming is a word with a broader meaning than overheating:
  • overheating: excessive heating
  • warming: the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
Other hypernyms of overheating include heating.
overheating (noun) warming (noun)
excessive heating warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
overheating (adjective) warming (adjective)
producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body
imparting heat
Difference between overheating and warming

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