refrain vs sit out
sit out vs refrainrefrain is a noun but sit out is not a noun.
refrain and sit out both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| refrain | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| sit out | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
sit out is a hyponym of
refrain; that is, sit out is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
refrain:
- refrain: resist doing something
- sit out: not participate in (an activity, such as a dance or a sports event)
Other hyponyms of refrain include
leave, leave alone, leave behind, let alone, let it go, abstain, save, spare, forbear, hold back, help, help oneself, stand by.
| refrain (noun) | sit out (noun) |
|---|---|
| the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers |
| refrain (verb) | sit out (verb) |
|---|---|
| choose not to consume | endure to the end |
| resist doing something | not participate in (an activity, such as a dance or a sports event) |
Words related to "refrain"
© WordCmp.com 2024,
CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.