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riddle vs lick

lick vs riddle

riddle and lick both are nouns.

riddle and lick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
riddle Yes No Yes No
lick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lick is a hypernym of riddle; that is, lick is a word with a broader meaning than riddle:
  • riddle: explain a riddle
  • lick: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Other hypernyms of riddle include figure out, puzzle out, solve, work, work out.
riddle (noun) lick (noun)
a coarse sieve (as for gravel) touching with the tongue
a difficult problem (boxing) a blow with the fist
a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
riddle (verb) lick (verb)
explain a riddle find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
set a difficult problem or riddle take up with the tongue
speak in riddles pass the tongue over
pierce with many holes beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
spread or diffuse through
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