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precipitate vs hurl

hurl vs precipitate

precipitate and hurl both are nouns.

precipitate is an adjective but hurl is not an adjective.

precipitate and hurl both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precipitate Yes Yes Yes No
hurl Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hurl is a hypernym of precipitate; that is, hurl is a word with a broader meaning than precipitate:
  • precipitate: hurl or throw violently
  • hurl: throw forcefully
Other hypernyms of precipitate include cast, hurtle.
precipitate (noun) hurl (noun)
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering a violent throw
precipitate (adjective) hurl (adjective)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
precipitate (verb) hurl (verb)
separate as a fine suspension of solid particles utter with force; utter vehemently
hurl or throw violently throw forcefully
bring about abruptly make a thrusting forward movement
fall vertically, sharply, or headlong
fall from clouds
Difference between precipitate and hurl

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