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reek vs emit

emit vs reek

reek is a noun but emit is not a noun.

reek and emit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reek Yes No Yes No
emit No No Yes No
As verbs, emit is a hypernym of reek; that is, emit is a word with a broader meaning than reek:
  • reek: give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
  • emit: give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
Other hypernyms of reek include give off, give out.
reek (noun) emit (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
reek (verb) emit (verb)
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face expel (gases or odors)
smell badly and offensively express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
have an element suggestive (of something) give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
Difference between reek and emit

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