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pet vs gentle

gentle vs pet

pet is a noun but gentle is not a noun.

pet and gentle both are adjectives.

pet and gentle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pet Yes Yes Yes No
gentle No Yes Yes No
As verbs, gentle is a hyponym of pet; that is, gentle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pet:
  • pet: stroke or caress gently
  • gentle: stroke soothingly
Other hyponyms of pet include canoodle, make out, neck.
pet (noun) gentle (noun)
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
a special loved one
pet (adjective) gentle (adjective)
preferred above all others and treated with partiality marked by moderate steepness
having little impact
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
quiet and soothing
easily handled or managed
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
pet (verb) gentle (verb)
stroke or caress gently stroke soothingly
stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
Difference between pet and gentle

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