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prod vs ankus

ankus vs prod

prod and ankus both are nouns.

prod is a verb but ankus is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prod Yes No Yes No
ankus Yes No No No
As nouns, ankus is a hyponym of prod; that is, ankus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prod:
  • prod: a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
  • ankus: an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook
Other hyponyms of prod include gad, spur.
prod (noun) ankus (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
prod (verb) ankus (verb)
urge on; cause to act
poke or thrust abruptly
to push against gently
Difference between prod and ankus

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