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root vs grow

grow vs root

root is a noun but grow is not a noun.

root and grow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
root Yes No Yes No
grow No No Yes No
As verbs, grow is a hypernym of root; that is, grow is a word with a broader meaning than root:
  • root: take root and begin to grow
  • grow: become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
As verbs, grow is a hypernym of root; that is, grow is a word with a broader meaning than root:
  • root: cause to take roots
  • grow: cause to grow or develop
root (noun) grow (noun)
the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
root (verb) grow (verb)
take root and begin to grow come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
cause to take roots become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style cause to grow or develop
dig with the snout increase in size by natural process
plant by the roots pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
cheer for develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
come into existence, originate grow emotionally or mature
become attached by or as if by the process of growth
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
come into existence; take on form or shape
Difference between root and grow

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