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parasite vs host

host vs parasite

parasite and host both are nouns.

parasite is not a verb while host is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parasite Yes No No No
host Yes No Yes No
parasite (noun) host (noun)
an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
a vast multitude
any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
archaic terms for army
the owner or manager of an inn
a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
(medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
parasite (verb) host (verb)
be the host of or for
Difference between parasite and host

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