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probe vs enquire

enquire vs probe

probe is a noun but enquire is not a noun.

probe and enquire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
probe Yes No Yes No
enquire No No Yes No
As verbs, enquire is a hyponym of probe; that is, enquire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than probe:
  • probe: question or examine thoroughly and closely
  • enquire: conduct an inquiry or investigation of
Other hyponyms of probe include inquire, investigate, re-examine, hear, try.
probe (noun) enquire (noun)
an exploratory action or expedition
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
probe (verb) enquire (verb)
question or examine thoroughly and closely have a wish or desire to know something
examine physically with or as if with a probe address a question to and expect an answer from
conduct an inquiry or investigation of
Difference between probe and enquire

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