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populate vs nest

nest vs populate

populate is not a noun while nest is a noun.

populate and nest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
populate No No Yes No
nest Yes No Yes No
As verbs, nest is a hyponym of populate; that is, nest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than populate:
  • populate: be an inhabitant of or reside in
  • nest: inhabit a nest, usually after building
Other hyponyms of populate include tenant, neighbor, neighbour, lodge in, occupy, reside, domicile, domiciliate, reside, shack, people, overpopulate, cohabit, live together, shack up, lodge, bivouac, camp, camp out, encamp, tent, board, room.
populate (noun) nest (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement
furniture pieces made to fit close together
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a cosy or secluded retreat
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
populate (verb) nest (verb)
fill with inhabitants fit together or fit inside
be an inhabitant of or reside in gather nests
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
inhabit a nest, usually after building
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