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reek vs give off

give off vs reek

reek is a noun but give off is not a noun.

reek and give off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reek Yes No Yes No
give off No No Yes No
As verbs, give off is a hypernym of reek; that is, give off is a word with a broader meaning than reek:
  • reek: give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
  • give off: give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
Other hypernyms of reek include emit, give out.
reek (noun) give off (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
reek (verb) give off (verb)
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face have as a by-product
smell badly and offensively give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
have an element suggestive (of something)
give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
Difference between reek and give off

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