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pull vs pull in

pull in vs pull

pull is a noun but pull in is not a noun.

pull and pull in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pull Yes No Yes No
pull in No No Yes No
As verbs, pull in is a hyponym of pull; that is, pull in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pull:
  • pull: cause to move by pulling
  • pull in: direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
As verbs, pull and pull in are synonyms defined as:
  • pull and pull in: direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
Other synonyms of pull include attract, draw, draw in.
pull (noun) pull in (noun)
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
a sustained effort
a device used for pulling something
special advantage or influence
the force used in pulling
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
pull (verb) pull in (verb)
strain abnormally direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
take away get or bring together
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for of trains; move into (a station)
cause to move by pulling earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
tear or be torn violently
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
strip of feathers
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
steer into a certain direction
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
rein in to keep from winning a race
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Difference between pull and pull in

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