sake vs behalf
behalf vs sakesake and behalf both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sake | Yes | No | No | No |
| behalf | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
behalf is a hyponym of
sake; that is, behalf is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
sake:
- sake: a reason for wanting something done
- behalf: for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)
| sake (noun) | behalf (noun) |
|---|---|
| a reason for wanting something done | as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of') |
| the purpose of achieving or obtaining | for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) |
| Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot |
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