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quarry vs exploit

exploit vs quarry

quarry and exploit both are nouns.

quarry and exploit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quarry Yes No Yes No
exploit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, exploit is a hypernym of quarry; that is, exploit is a word with a broader meaning than quarry:
  • quarry: extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
  • exploit: draw from; make good use of
Other hypernyms of quarry include tap.
quarry (noun) exploit (noun)
animal hunted or caught for food a notable achievement
a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
quarry (verb) exploit (verb)
extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry use or manipulate to one's advantage
draw from; make good use of
work excessively hard
Difference between quarry and exploit

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