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ration vs curb

curb vs ration

ration and curb both are nouns.

ration and curb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ration Yes No Yes No
curb Yes No Yes No
As verbs, curb is a hypernym of ration; that is, curb is a word with a broader meaning than ration:
  • ration: restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
  • curb: place restrictions on
Other hypernyms of ration include curtail, cut back, restrict.
ration (noun) curb (noun)
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
ration (verb) curb (verb)
distribute in rations, as in the army place restrictions on
restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war keep to the curb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Difference between ration and curb

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