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rig vs attire

attire vs rig

rig and attire both are nouns.

rig and attire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rig Yes No Yes No
attire Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attire is a hypernym of rig; that is, attire is a word with a broader meaning than rig:
  • rig: a set of clothing (with accessories)
  • attire: clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
Other hypernyms of rig include dress, garb.
rig (noun) attire (noun)
the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
a set of clothing (with accessories)
a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
gear used in fishing
rig (verb) attire (verb)
equip with sails or masts put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
connect or secure to
manipulate in a fraudulent manner
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
Difference between rig and attire

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