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plumb vs cant

cant vs plumb

plumb and cant both are nouns.

plumb is an adjective but cant is not an adjective.

plumb and cant both are verbs.

plumb is an adverb but cant is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plumb Yes Yes Yes Yes
cant Yes No Yes No
plumb (noun) cant (noun)
the metal bob of a plumb line two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
insincere talk about religion or morals
a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
plumb (adjective) cant (adjective)
exactly vertical
plumb (verb) cant (verb)
adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical heel over
measure the depth of something
examine thoroughly and in great depth
weight with lead
plumb (adverb) cant (adverb)
conforming to the direction of a plumb line
exactly
completely; used as intensifiers
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