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repose vs entomb

entomb vs repose

repose is a noun but entomb is not a noun.

repose and entomb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repose Yes No Yes No
entomb No No Yes No
As verbs, entomb is a hyponym of repose; that is, entomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than repose:
  • repose: put in a horizontal position
  • entomb: place in a grave or tomb
Other hyponyms of repose include rail, lay, blow, bury, inhume, inter, lay to rest, rebury.
repose (noun) entomb (noun)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
repose (verb) entomb (verb)
put or confide something in a person or thing place in a grave or tomb
lie when dead
put in a horizontal position
lean in a comfortable resting position
to put something (eg trust) in something
be inherent or innate in
Difference between repose and entomb

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