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quack vs let loose

let loose vs quack

quack is a noun but let loose is not a noun.

quack is an adjective but let loose is not an adjective.

quack and let loose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quack Yes Yes Yes No
let loose No No Yes No
As verbs, let loose is a hypernym of quack; that is, let loose is a word with a broader meaning than quack:
  • quack: utter quacking noises
  • let loose: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Other hypernyms of quack include emit, let out, utter.
quack (noun) let loose (noun)
the harsh sound of a duck
an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
quack (adjective) let loose (adjective)
medically unqualified
quack (verb) let loose (verb)
act as a medical quack or a charlatan express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
utter quacking noises turn loose or free from restraint
Difference between quack and let loose

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