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peep vs appear

appear vs peep

peep is a noun but appear is not a noun.

peep and appear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peep Yes No Yes No
appear No No Yes No
As verbs, appear is a hypernym of peep; that is, appear is a word with a broader meaning than peep:
  • peep: appear as though from hiding
  • appear: come into sight or view
peep (noun) appear (noun)
a secret look
the short weak cry of a young bird
peep (verb) appear (verb)
appear as though from hiding come into sight or view
make high-pitched sounds be issued or published
speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice come into being or existence, or appear on the scene
look furtively appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.
cause to come into view give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
(of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority
Difference between peep and appear

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