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saliva vs spit

spit vs saliva

saliva and spit both are nouns.

saliva is not a verb while spit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
saliva Yes No No No
spit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, saliva and spit are synonyms defined as:
  • saliva and spit: a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
Other synonyms of saliva include spittle.
saliva (noun) spit (noun)
a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
a skewer for holding meat over a fire
a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
saliva (verb) spit (verb)
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
utter with anger or contempt
drive a skewer through
rain gently
Difference between saliva and spit

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