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plumb vs adjust

adjust vs plumb

plumb is a noun but adjust is not a noun.

plumb is an adjective but adjust is not an adjective.

plumb and adjust both are verbs.

plumb is an adverb but adjust is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plumb Yes Yes Yes Yes
adjust No No Yes No
As verbs, adjust is a hypernym of plumb; that is, adjust is a word with a broader meaning than plumb:
  • plumb: adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical
  • adjust: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Other hypernyms of plumb include correct, set.
plumb (noun) adjust (noun)
the metal bob of a plumb line
plumb (adjective) adjust (adjective)
exactly vertical
plumb (verb) adjust (verb)
adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
measure the depth of something adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
examine thoroughly and in great depth make correspondent or conformable
weight with lead place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim
plumb (adverb) adjust (adverb)
conforming to the direction of a plumb line
exactly
completely; used as intensifiers
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