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round vs scald

scald vs round

round and scald both are nouns.

round is an adjective but scald is not an adjective.

round and scald both are verbs.

round is an adverb but scald is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
round Yes Yes Yes Yes
scald Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scald is a hyponym of round; that is, scald is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than round:
  • round: attack in speech or writing
  • scald: subject to harsh criticism
Other hyponyms of round include abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, shout, claw, vitriol, rip, whang, barrage, bombard, blister, scorch, whip, rubbish.
round (noun) scald (noun)
(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) the act of burning with steam or hot water
the usual activities in your day a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
any circular or rotating mechanism
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time
an outburst of applause
a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)
a regular route for a sentry or policeman
the course along which communications spread
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
round (adjective) scald (adjective)
having the shape or form of a circle
(of sounds) full and rich
(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
round (verb) scald (verb)
become round, plump, or shapely burn with a hot liquid or steam
make round heat to the boiling point
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state treat with boiling water
express as a round number subject to harsh criticism
pronounce with rounded lips
attack in speech or writing
wind around; move along a circular course
round (adverb) scald (adverb)
from beginning to end; throughout
Difference between round and scald

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