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pop vs imbibe

imbibe vs pop

pop is a noun but imbibe is not a noun.

pop is an adjective but imbibe is not an adjective.

pop and imbibe both are verbs.

pop is an adverb but imbibe is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pop Yes Yes Yes Yes
imbibe No No Yes No
As verbs, imbibe is a hypernym of pop; that is, imbibe is a word with a broader meaning than pop:
  • pop: drink down entirely
  • imbibe: take in liquids
Other hypernyms of pop include drink.
pop (noun) imbibe (noun)
music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
pop (adjective) imbibe (adjective)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
pop (verb) imbibe (verb)
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound receive into the mind and retain
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound take in liquids
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
take drugs, especially orally take in, also metaphorically
drink down entirely
hit a pop-fly
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
hit or strike
release suddenly
bulge outward
make a sharp explosive noise
appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
pop (adverb) imbibe (adverb)
like a pop or with a pop
Difference between pop and imbibe

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