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peruse vs flick

flick vs peruse

peruse is not a noun while flick is a noun.

peruse and flick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peruse No No Yes No
flick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flick is a hyponym of peruse; that is, flick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than peruse:
  • peruse: examine or consider with attention and in detail
  • flick: look through a book or other written material
Other hyponyms of peruse include flip, leaf, riff, riffle, thumb.
peruse (noun) flick (noun)
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
a short stroke
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
peruse (verb) flick (verb)
examine or consider with attention and in detail remove with a flick (of the hand)
touch or hit with a light, quick blow
cause to make a snapping sound
throw or toss with a quick motion
twitch or flutter
cause to move with a flick
flash intermittently
look through a book or other written material
shine unsteadily
Difference between peruse and flick

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