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prick vs erect

erect vs prick

prick is a noun but erect is not a noun.

prick is not an adjective while erect is an adjective.

prick and erect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prick Yes No Yes No
erect No Yes Yes No
As verbs, erect is a hypernym of prick; that is, erect is a word with a broader meaning than prick:
  • prick: to stick up
  • erect: cause to rise up
Other hypernyms of prick include rear.
prick (noun) erect (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point
obscene terms for penis
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
prick (adjective) erect (adjective)
upright in position or posture
of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
prick (verb) erect (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn construct, build, or erect
deliver a sting to cause to rise up
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation
Difference between prick and erect

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