prodding vs spur
spur vs proddingprodding and spur both are nouns.
prodding is not a verb while spur is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prodding | Yes | No | No | No |
| spur | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
prodding and spur
are synonyms defined as:
- prodding and spur: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
| prodding (noun) | spur (noun) |
|---|---|
| a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something | a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward |
| a railway line connected to a trunk line | |
| a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something | |
| tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers | |
| any sharply pointed projection |
| prodding (verb) | spur (verb) |
|---|---|
| goad with spurs | |
| equip with spurs | |
| strike with a spur | |
| give heart or courage to | |
| incite or stimulate |
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