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ravine vs gorge

gorge vs ravine

ravine and gorge both are nouns.

ravine is not a verb while gorge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ravine Yes No No No
gorge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gorge is a hyponym of ravine; that is, gorge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ravine:
  • ravine: a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
  • gorge: a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
Other hyponyms of ravine include canon, canyon.
ravine (noun) gorge (noun)
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
ravine (verb) gorge (verb)
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
Difference between ravine and gorge

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