scrape vs collect

collect vs scrape

scrape and collect both are nouns.

scrape is not an adjective while collect is an adjective.

scrape and collect both are verbs.

scrape is not an adverb while collect is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scrape	Yes	No	Yes	No
collect	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As verbs, collect is a hypernym of scrape; that is, collect is a word with a broader meaning than scrape:

scrape: gather (money or other resources) together over time
collect: get or gather together

Other hypernyms of scrape include accumulate, amass, compile, hoard, pile up, roll up.

scrape (noun)	collect (noun)
an indication of damage	a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
a harsh noise made by scraping
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

scrape (adjective)	collect (adjective)
	payable by the recipient on delivery

scrape (verb)	collect (verb)
scratch repeatedly	assemble or get together
bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of	get or bring together
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of	get or gather together
gather (money or other resources) together over time	call for and obtain payment of
make by scraping	gather or collect
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

scrape (adverb)	collect (adverb)
	make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays

Difference between scrape and collect

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