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rate vs jerk

jerk vs rate

rate and jerk both are nouns.

rate and jerk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rate Yes No Yes No
jerk Yes No Yes No
As nouns, jerk is a hyponym of rate; that is, jerk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rate:
  • rate: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
  • jerk: (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
rate (noun) jerk (noun)
the relative speed of progress or change an abrupt spasmodic movement
amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis a sudden abrupt pull
a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
a dull stupid fatuous person
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
rate (verb) jerk (verb)
assign a rank or rating to make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
estimate the value of throw or toss with a quick motion
be worthy of or have a certain rating pull, or move with a sudden movement
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
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