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round vs whip

whip vs round

round and whip both are nouns.

round is an adjective but whip is not an adjective.

round and whip both are verbs.

round is an adverb but whip is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
round Yes Yes Yes Yes
whip Yes No Yes No
As verbs, whip is a hyponym of round; that is, whip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than round:
  • round: attack in speech or writing
  • whip: subject to harsh criticism
Other hyponyms of round include abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, shout, claw, vitriol, rip, whang, barrage, bombard, blister, scald, scorch, rubbish.
round (noun) whip (noun)
(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
the usual activities in your day an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
the activity of playing 18 holes of golf (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
any circular or rotating mechanism a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
a charge of ammunition for a single shot a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
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) whip (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) whip (verb)
become round, plump, or shapely subject to harsh criticism
make round defeat thoroughly
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state beat severely with a whip or rod
express as a round number whip with or as if with a wire whisk
pronounce with rounded lips strike as if by whipping
attack in speech or writing thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash
wind around; move along a circular course
round (adverb) whip (adverb)
from beginning to end; throughout
Difference between round and whip

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