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penetrate vs tunnel

tunnel vs penetrate

penetrate is not a noun while tunnel is a noun.

penetrate and tunnel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penetrate No No Yes No
tunnel Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tunnel is a hyponym of penetrate; that is, tunnel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than penetrate:
  • penetrate: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  • tunnel: force a way through
Other hyponyms of penetrate include dig into, poke into, probe, cut, interpenetrate, permeate, strike, break, foray, poke into, creep in, sneak in, diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, permeate, pervade, riddle, honeycomb, pierce, pierce, thrust, pierce, filter, percolate, permeate, sink in, grain, ingrain, immerse, plunge, force, storm, ooze through.
penetrate (noun) tunnel (noun)
a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
penetrate (verb) tunnel (verb)
come to understand force a way through
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions move through by or as by digging
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
spread or diffuse through
make one's way deeper into or through
enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
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