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recourse vs assist

assist vs recourse

recourse and assist both are nouns.

recourse is not a verb while assist is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recourse Yes No No No
assist Yes No Yes No
As nouns, assist is a hypernym of recourse; that is, assist is a word with a broader meaning than recourse:
  • recourse: act of turning to for assistance
  • assist: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Other hypernyms of recourse include aid, assistance, help.
recourse (noun) assist (noun)
act of turning to for assistance (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
something or someone turned to for assistance or security the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
recourse (verb) assist (verb)
act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
work for, or be a servant to
give help or assistance; be of service
Difference between recourse and assist

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