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resemble vs gibe

gibe vs resemble

resemble is not a noun while gibe is a noun.

resemble and gibe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resemble No No Yes No
gibe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gibe is a hypernym of resemble; that is, gibe is a word with a broader meaning than resemble:
  • resemble: appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
  • gibe: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Other hypernyms of resemble include agree, check, correspond, fit, jibe, match, tally.
resemble (noun) gibe (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
resemble (verb) gibe (verb)
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to laugh at with contempt and derision
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between resemble and gibe

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