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perforate vs plunge

plunge vs perforate

perforate is not a noun while plunge is a noun.

perforate is an adjective but plunge is not an adjective.

perforate and plunge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perforate No Yes Yes No
plunge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, plunge is a hyponym of perforate; that is, plunge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than perforate:
  • perforate: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  • plunge: thrust or throw into
Other hyponyms of perforate 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, tunnel, filter, percolate, permeate, sink in, grain, ingrain, immerse, force, storm, ooze through.
perforate (noun) plunge (noun)
a brief swim in water
a steep and rapid fall
perforate (adjective) plunge (adjective)
having a hole cut through
perforate (verb) plunge (verb)
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation begin with vigor
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance devote (oneself) fully to
cause to be immersed
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
thrust or throw into
fall abruptly
drop steeply
dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
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